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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite the fact that he has a lot of money, what does Pepys begin to worry about in July-December 1660?
(a) The financial state of the Navy.
(b) The financial state of the country.
(c) His finances.
(d) The financial state of the city.

2. Which relative of Pepys lives in the country in July-December 1661?
(a) His father.
(b) His aunt.
(c) His wife.
(d) His grandmother.

3. Who is the victim of the crime that Pepys's witnesses in January-June, 1664?
(a) A relative.
(b) A stranger.
(c) A woman he once fancied.
(d) His neighbor.

4. Whose rituals does Pepys think are absurd?
(a) Jews.
(b) French.
(c) Lutherans.
(d) Catholics.

5. When Pepys receives a promotion in January-June 1660, what does he become?
(a) Lord Sandwich.
(b) Lord's clerk.
(c) Lord's assistant.
(d) General at sea.

6. In his plan to be frugal in January-June 1662, what is an indulgence Pepys will allow?
(a) Chocolate.
(b) Wine.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Puppet shows.

7. In July-December 1662, who commends Pepys?
(a) Lord Sandwich.
(b) The King.
(c) The Duke of York.
(d) Lady Sandwich.

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

9. What is one thing Pepys does with his appearance in January-June 1661?
(a) He goes bald.
(b) He takes an interest in the latest fashions.
(c) He grows a beard.
(d) He gets manicures.

10. Once again in January-June 1662, how is Pepys planning to have a frugal life?
(a) By no longer keeping up with fashions.
(b) By going to church more.
(c) By abstaining from wine.
(d) By getting rid of servants.

11. In July-December 1662, who is rumored to have marriage problems?
(a) Lady Castlemaine.
(b) Lord Sandwich.
(c) Will.
(d) Pepys.

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

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

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

15. What is Sir Charles Sydly fined for his arrest?
(a) 5,000 pounds.
(b) He is not fined.
(c) 10,000 pounds.
(d) 1,000 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pepys's new job require in January-June 1660?

2. Who produces a copy of a letter Pepys had burned?

3. Pepys continues to worry about what in July-December 1662?

4. Who is Lord Sandwich having a possible affair with in July-December 1663?

5. Who does Pepys run into one afternoon and have an affair with in July-December 1663?

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