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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pepys think of a Midsummer Night's Dream?
(a) He does not give an opinion.
(b) He does not like it.
(c) He likes it.
(d) He didn't see it.

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

3. What do Pepys and his wife go to see at the playhouse?
(a) An opera.
(b) A dance recital.
(c) A musical.
(d) A puppet show.

4. 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 tightens the rules.
(d) He lets go of the vows.

5. Who is promised a part of the buried treasure if found?
(a) Pepys.
(b) The King and the Duke.
(c) Pepys's wife.
(d) Lord Sandwich.

6. Who receives the promotion to Treasurer?
(a) Pepys wife.
(b) Pepys.
(c) Lord Sandwich.
(d) Will.

7. What gift does Pepys receive for his wife?
(a) Gloves and gold pieces.
(b) Rings.
(c) Dresses.
(d) Hairbows.

8. Every March, what does Pepys flash back to?
(a) His bladder surgery.
(b) His birthday.
(c) His wife's birthday.
(d) His time at sea.

9. What brings Pepys to the person who holds the final authority over the Navy in July -December 1661?
(a) The need for money in the Navy.
(b) The need for money for himself.
(c) The need for a new home.
(d) The need for a promotion.

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

11. Why was this anniversary celebrated in January-June 1660 a big deal at the time?
(a) It was considered major surgery then.
(b) It was a symbol of strength.
(c) Just because Pepys wanted to feel important.
(d) It was tradition to celebrate any surgery survival.

12. Who dies of lung cancer in March 1664?
(a) One of the maids.
(b) Pepys's brother.
(c) Pepys's wife.
(d) Pepys's sister.

13. In July-December 1662, there is a rumor about money buried where?
(a) The Tower of London.
(b) At the castle.
(c) At Lord Sandwich's tower.
(d) In Pepys backyard.

14. In January-June 1660, what does Pepys celebrate the anniversary of?
(a) The removal of a bladder stone.
(b) His wedding.
(c) His mother's death.
(d) The removal of a kidney stone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In July-December 1662, who else is commended besides Pepys?

2. How much does Pepys go into the funeral description of someone who died of lung cancer?

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

4. Why is Pepys jealous of someone in January-June 1663?

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

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