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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In July-December 1661, ambassadors of which countries fight?
(a) France and Spain.
(b) Germany and England.
(c) Spain and Germany.
(d) France and Germany.

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

3. Who does Pepys suspect of theft in July-December 1660?
(a) Betty.
(b) His wife.
(c) His aid, Will.
(d) The Lord.

4. In January-June 1661, what does the King perform publicly that makes him leave quite an impression with the public?
(a) Healings of the sick.
(b) Songs.
(c) Plays.
(d) Sermons.

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

6. In July-December 1662, who else is commended besides Pepys?
(a) Lord Sandwich.
(b) Pepy's servant.
(c) Pepys' wife.
(d) Lady Sandwich.

7. In anger, what does Pepys rip up in January -June 1663
(a) All of his wife's books.
(b) All of Will's paperwork.
(c) All of the Duke's paperwork.
(d) All of his wife's paperwork.

8. Why was Sir Charles Sydly arrested?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Debauchery.
(c) Murder.
(d) Drunkenness.

9. What does the person who Pepys calls do when he feels under the weather?
(a) Gives him a pep talk.
(b) Gives him a massage.
(c) Gives him a day off.
(d) Performs bloodletting.

10. What event causes Pepys to suffer in the morning afterward?
(a) His birthday.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) The coronation of the King.
(d) St. Patrick's Day.

11. What happens when Pepys tries to replace his wife's companion who lied?
(a) His wife cries continously.
(b) A replacement leaves with clothes and is not seen again.
(c) Pepys goes after her.
(d) The new companion is a success.

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

13. Who does the town and Pepys often gossip about?
(a) The Royal Family.
(b) The Lord.
(c) The Royals in the next country.
(d) His neighbor.

14. What does Pepys's new job require in January-June 1660?
(a) That is must move to another country with Lord Sandwich.
(b) That he go to sea.
(c) That he will work longer hours but still come home at night.
(d) That he stay on land.

15. What is Pepys's country house called?
(a) The Gardens.
(b) The Cabin.
(c) Halfway House.
(d) The Happy House.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pepys admit about the victim in the crime that he witnesses?

2. Why does Pepys order a wig from his barber?

3. Pepys is offered money to impregnate someone. Who offers him the money?

4. What is one thing Pepys's wife does with her appearance in January-June 1661?

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

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