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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Due to Pepys's position with the government in January-June 1660, what does he get propositioned with right away?
(a) Scandals.
(b) Bribes.
(c) New job offers.
(d) Affairs.

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

4. Who trusts Pepys to watch valuable jewels?
(a) The King.
(b) Will.
(c) Pepys' cousin.
(d) Lord Sandwich.

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

6. Who spends time at Pepys's home grieving after the lung cancer death?
(a) Pepys's father.
(b) Pepys's wife.
(c) Jane.
(d) Lady Lord Sandwich.

7. What happens to Pepys's wife's companion who lied?
(a) She runs away.
(b) She is fired.
(c) She is beaten.
(d) She is not punished.

8. Does Pepys approve of Lord Sandwich having affairs?
(a) He approves, but tells him to stop anyhow.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) He has no opinion.

9. What is the highlight of January-June 1661, according to Pepys's account?
(a) Lord Sandwiches' vacation.
(b) The coronation of the King.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) Pepys' wife's birthday.

10. What is Pepys feelings about his wife's need for a companion?
(a) He has no feelings on the issue.
(b) He is jealous.
(c) He likes the idea.
(d) He fights with her about it.

11. In January-June 1661, what does Pepys reveal about the King?
(a) That there was an attempt to kill him in the previous year.
(b) That he had an affair with his wife.
(c) That Pepys' wife does not like the king.
(d) That the King is a liar.

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

13. For his wife in in January-June 1663, Pepys arranges what?
(a) A companion.
(b) A new home.
(c) Private lessons.
(d) A new maid.

14. What happens after the incident on New Year's Day 1662 when Pepys wakes up?
(a) Pepys's wife seeks medical attention.
(b) His wife gets angry at him.
(c) The bank is closed.
(d) No explaination is given, and they go back to sleep.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the victim of the crime that Pepys's witnesses in January-June, 1664?

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

3. What does Pepys do each March?

4. Finally in July-December, 1663, who is hired as his wife's new maid?

5. Where is Pepys living when the narrative begins?

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