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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mr. Evelyn has what encased in a glass?
(a) A bird.
(b) A bee.
(c) A boat.
(d) A coin.

2. Why are several houses quarantined in January-June 1665?
(a) Because of the plague.
(b) Pepys does not explain.
(c) Because of lice.
(d) Because of measles.

3. No one can get into cemeteries except who?
(a) Just royality.
(b) The very poor.
(c) The very rich.
(d) Pepys's family.

4. What does Pepys have that is more than anyone in his family has ever had?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Servants.
(c) Clothes.
(d) Horses.

5. As the new year of 1665 starts, what does Pepys wife rebuke him for?
(a) His drinking.
(b) His spending.
(c) His affairs.
(d) His jealousy.

6. Who holds a lottery in July-December 1664?
(a) The Duke.
(b) Lord Sandwich.
(c) The King.
(d) Sir Slingsby.

7. What is Pepys reasoning for only wearing the watch as long as he does?
(a) It once belonged to his brother.
(b) It doesn't match his outfit.
(c) It's a distraction.
(d) It once belonged to the King.

8. In July-December 1666, how long has it been since some of the Navy men were paid?
(a) Five hours.
(b) Five days.
(c) Five months.
(d) Five years.

9. Who claims responsibility for causing this emergency of July-December 1666?
(a) A French priest.
(b) Pepys' wife.
(c) Pepys' wife's companion.
(d) Pepys.

10. What has happened to the doctors treating those with the plague?
(a) They have left out of fear.
(b) They are all still alive.
(c) They are only treating royalty.
(d) They have died.

11. Pepys has his first visit to who in January-June 1668?
(a) A psychatrist.
(b) A general physician.
(c) A psychic.
(d) A dentist.

12. Which ship does Prince Rupert command?
(a) Nina.
(b) Henretta.
(c) Pinta.
(d) Mary.

13. How much short are the household accounts in January-June 1665?
(a) 17 schillings.
(b) 70 schillings.
(c) 77 schillings.
(d) Seven schillings.

14. What is in jeopardy in January-June, 1665?
(a) Pepys's marriage.
(b) Pepys's promotion.
(c) The King's popularity.
(d) The status of the Navy.

15. What does Pepys think of the item encased in glass?
(a) He thinks it is a scientific wonder.
(b) It thinks it is a work of art.
(c) He thinks it's a hoax.
(d) He thinks it's disgusting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Pepys tries to flirt with an attractive woman in July-December 1667?

2. What does Pepys think of the play he sees in July-December, 1664?

3. Where did Pepys get his watch?

4. How does Pepys feel about bribes during July-December 1664?

5. How long does Pepys wear a watch?

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