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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Not only is Pepys abstaining in July-December 1661, but he is striving to be what?
(a) The first one to abstain from sex.
(b) The first one to abstain from smoking.
(c) The first one to abstain from bathing.
(d) The first one to abstain from wine.

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

4. How long does Pepys's abstinence last?
(a) Not long.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) One year.
(d) Six months.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who is worried about Pepys's new position in January-June 1660?
(a) The old assistant.
(b) Pepys brother.
(c) His wife.
(d) Lord Sandwich.

11. Where does Pepys go first when he begins his new promotion?
(a) His horse takes him to the next town over.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) His fleet sails into the English Channel.

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

13. What is Will's punishment in January-June 1662?
(a) A fierce whipping.
(b) No supper.
(c) No paycheck.
(d) A black eye.

14. Who is honored with a boat parade on the Thames?
(a) Lady Lord Sandwich.
(b) Pepys's wife.
(c) Pepys.
(d) The Queen.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What causes Pepys's worry about the financial state?

3. Despite the fact that he has a lot of money, what does Pepys begin to worry about in July-December 1660?

4. What does Pepys do each March?

5. Does Pepys approve of Lord Sandwich having affairs?

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