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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. In July-December 1667, where does Pepys vacation?
(a) On a boat.
(b) In Italy.
(c) In the country.
(d) In France.

5. Who returns to London in January-June 1666?
(a) The noblemen.
(b) Pepys father.
(c) The Royals.
(d) Pepys sister.

6. How long does Pepys wear a watch?
(a) One day.
(b) One week.
(c) One year.
(d) One hour.

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

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

9. What problem does Pepys mention for the first time in July-December 1667?
(a) His heart.
(b) His bladder stone.
(c) His vision.
(d) His leg.

10. How do the opinions of Pepys and his wife differ over the her new companion?
(a) Pepys thinks she is the most beautiful person he's ever seen; his wife disagrees.
(b) Pepys thinks she is pretty; his wife thinks she is ordinary.
(c) Pepys thinks she is ordinary; his wife thinks she is pretty.
(d) Pepys's wife thinks she is the most beautiful person she's ever seen; he disagrees.

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

12. When Pepys first hears about this emergency in July-December, 1666, what does he do?
(a) Runs out of his house.
(b) Goes back to sleep.
(c) Wake ups his wife.
(d) Finds the Royals.

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

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pepys's excuse this time in January-June 1667 for making an exception to his vow not to drink wine?

2. What treatment does Pepys get for the second time in July-December 1668?

3. Where did Pepys get his watch?

4. What is the sum of Pepys wealth in January-June 1666?

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

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