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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What milestone does Pepys forget in 1664?
(a) His anniversary.
(b) His wife's birthday.
(c) His father's birthday.
(d) His birthday.

2. What does the New Year bring for residents in the city in January-June 1668?
(a) Another fire.
(b) Loss of population.
(c) Snow.
(d) Price hikes.

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

4. After the Navy men tire of waiting to be paid, what happens?
(a) They leave the country.
(b) They revolt.
(c) They threaten Pepys.
(d) They do nothing.

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

6. How much is Pepys worth at the end of 1664?
(a) Nothing.
(b) 1,349 pounds.
(c) 1,439 pounds.
(d) 5,000 pounds.

7. What happened to Pepys's own physician?
(a) He went to the country.
(b) He left town.
(c) He died.
(d) He moved in next door.

8. What does Pepys say his brother needs to do in July-December 1667?
(a) Attend school.
(b) Get married.
(c) Move to the city.
(d) Stay in the country.

9. What does Pepys petition in January-June 1668?
(a) That his cousin be given a divorce.
(b) That his cousin's husband's death be ruled accidental.
(c) That the Navy get more money.
(d) That the war should end.

10. What account proves profitable and earns praise for Pepys in January-June 1665?
(a) English.
(b) Tangier.
(c) Navy.
(d) Dutch.

11. Where does Pepys see the tightrope walkers?
(a) The circus.
(b) Another city.
(c) The fair.
(d) The town square.

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

13. What does Pepys wife begin a yearly habit of collecting?
(a) Cards from friends.
(b) The May dew.
(c) Cards from doctors.
(d) Money on the street.

14. What happens when Pepys tries to flirt with an attractive woman in July-December 1667?
(a) His father scolds him.
(b) He is caught by a neighbor.
(c) His wife tries to poke him with a pin.
(d) He has an affair with her.

15. Who retires from leading the Navy in July-December 1666?
(a) The Duke of York.
(b) Lord Sandwich.
(c) Pepys.
(d) The King.

Short Answer Questions

1. In July-December 1664, Pepys is seeking a case for what?

2. Who returns to London in January-June 1666?

3. What problem does Pepys mention for the first time in July-December 1667?

4. What did Pepys do to his wife in July-December 1664 that he is ashamed of ?

5. Who returns to London to poor public support in January-June 1666?

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