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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In November 1664, who does war begin between?
(a) English and Germans.
(b) Dutch and Germans.
(c) French and Dutch.
(d) Dutch and English.

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

3. Why did Mrs. Knipp miss the event she did in January-June 1666?
(a) Because of her abusive husband.
(b) Because she was sick.
(c) Because wives were not allowed to attend.
(d) Because she dislikes Pepys.

4. 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.

5. What treatment does Pepys get for the second time in July-December 1668?
(a) Bladder stone surgery.
(b) Foot reflexology.
(c) Bloodletting.
(d) A massage.

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

7. What did Pepys do to his wife in July-December 1664 that he is ashamed of ?
(a) Pushed her.
(b) Gave her a black eye.
(c) Divorce her.
(d) Publicly humilate her.

8. How does Pepys feel about bribes during July-December 1664?
(a) He returns them.
(b) He does takes them.
(c) It's OK for others, but not for him.
(d) He does not say how he feels.

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

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

11. What is Pepys's excuse this time in January-June 1667 for making an exception to his vow not to drink wine?
(a) Times are tough.
(b) The wine will go bad.
(c) The weather is very cold.
(d) He wants to celebrate.

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

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

14. What kind of problem does Pepys have with his wife when July-December 1664 opens?
(a) Her moods.
(b) Her cooking.
(c) Her fashion.
(d) Her excessive spending.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What emergency does Pepys describe for the reader in July-December 1666?

2. With people either dying of the plague or leaving for the country, London looks what way?

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

4. Who correctly predicted The Great Fire?

5. What happened to Pepys's cousin's husband?

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