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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who goes with Pepys on his vacation in July-December, 1667?
(a) No one.
(b) A mistress.
(c) Lord Sandwich.
(d) His family.

2. What does Pepys think of the play he sees in July-December, 1664?
(a) He wants to star in it.
(b) It's good.
(c) It's bad.
(d) He has no opinion.

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

4. What does Pepys begin to worry about in January-June 1667?
(a) That he will be poor again.
(b) That there will be another fire.
(c) That there will be another tornado.
(d) That he will be captured.

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

6. What does the city do in remembrance of the fire?
(a) Holds a bonfire.
(b) Stays quiet for a day.
(c) Fasts.
(d) Dances.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. What kind of vision aid does Pepys receive?
(a) Contacts.
(b) Drops.
(c) Regular glasses.
(d) Tubes with glass in them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pepys think of the item encased in glass?

2. Who retires from leading the Navy in July-December 1666?

3. What happens when Pepys attends a gambling party with friends?

4. Who correctly predicted The Great Fire?

5. Why did Mrs. Knipp miss the event she did in January-June 1666?

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