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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pepys is offered money to impregnate someone. Who offers him the money?
(a) Pepys's uncle.
(b) Lady Lord Sandwich.
(c) Pepys' neighbor.
(d) Jane.

2. When July-December 1661 opens, Pepys is abstaining from what?
(a) Sex.
(b) Bathing.
(c) Wine.
(d) Smoking.

3. What does Pepys do for work in January-June 1660?
(a) Horseman.
(b) Various jobs for Lord Sandwich.
(c) Clerk at a store in town.
(d) Farmer.

4. Who grants the king some money for the Navy in January-June 1663?
(a) Parliament.
(b) The Queen.
(c) Lord Sandwich.
(d) The Duke.

5. In January-June 1662, why does Will continue to get punished?
(a) He does not show up to work.
(b) For attitude infractions and stealing.
(c) For not sending messages.
(d) For dropping things.

6. Who is Lord Sandwich having a possible affair with in July-December 1663?
(a) Ashwell.
(b) Jane.
(c) Pepys' wife.
(d) A daughter of Mrs. Becke.

7. Where does Pepys attend church as the story opens?
(a) The location varies.
(b) Near his home.
(c) He does not attend church.
(d) Far away from his home.

8. How does Pepys revise his vows about plays in January-June, 1664?
(a) He now allows for a monthly budget.
(b) He lets his wife out of the vows.
(c) He lets go of the vows.
(d) He tightens the rules.

9. What kind of musical interests does Pepys have in January-June 1660?
(a) Both instrumental and vocal.
(b) He hates music.
(c) Just instrumental.
(d) Just vocal.

10. In January-June 1662, who is increasing their threats?
(a) The English.
(b) The Germans.
(c) Only the Dutch.
(d) The French and the Dutch.

11. What kind of lessons does Pepys decide to begin in July-December 1662?
(a) Math.
(b) Guitar.
(c) Dance.
(d) Singing.

12. What does Pepys do with the gift he receives for his wife?
(a) Gives it to Lady Lord Sandwich.
(b) Keeps it for himself.
(c) Gives it to his sister.
(d) Gives it to a mistress.

13. Who takes lessons with Pepys in in January-June 1663?
(a) Will.
(b) Lord Sandwich.
(c) Lady Lord Sandwich.
(d) His wife.

14. What does Pepys do each March?
(a) Go into hiding.
(b) Throw a celebration to honor those who were there for him.
(c) Throw a party for his wife.
(d) Throw a celebration for the king.

15. Who does Pepys send to live in the country?
(a) His dog.
(b) His maid.
(c) His sister.
(d) His wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pepys rate as the worst thing he has ever seen in his life?

2. What is the name of Pepys's wife's companion who lied?

3. Who takes singing lessons?

4. What happens when Pepys sees that a maid has been negligent?

5. What happens to those involved in resistance against the Royals?

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