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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite the fact that he has a lot of money, what does Pepys begin to worry about in July-December 1660?
(a) His finances.
(b) The financial state of the city.
(c) The financial state of the country.
(d) The financial state of the Navy.

2. Who takes singing lessons?
(a) Pepys' maid.
(b) Pepys's wife.
(c) The King.
(d) Will.

3. In July-December 1662, who commends Pepys?
(a) Lady Sandwich.
(b) Lord Sandwich.
(c) The Duke of York.
(d) The King.

4. Who is worried about Pepys's new position in January-June 1660?
(a) Pepys brother.
(b) The old assistant.
(c) Lord Sandwich.
(d) His wife.

5. Every March, what does Pepys flash back to?
(a) His wife's birthday.
(b) His bladder surgery.
(c) His time at sea.
(d) His birthday.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who produces a copy of a letter Pepys had burned?

2. Who does Pepys run into one afternoon and have an affair with in July-December 1663?

3. What is the highlight of January-June 1661, according to Pepys's account?

4. In July-December 1662, Pepys suspends his abstinence on wine and plays in celebration of what?

5. Where is Pepys living when the narrative begins?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pepys attend the Catholic Mass in July-December 1662?

2. Describe what life on the ship is like for Pepys when he sets sail with Lord Sandwich in January-June 1660.

3. What becomes of the rumor about a large sum of money buried at the Tower of London?

4. What happens when Pepys sees a shepherd with his son?

5. Describe two developments in household affairs that Pepys writes about in July-December 1661.

6. What does the need for money in the Navy prompt Pepys to do?

7. What causes Pepys to rejoice in January-June 1663?

8. Pepys also admits something horrible about a crime he witnessed. What did he admit?

9. How have price hikes affected the city residents in January-June 1668?

10. Explain why Pepys is celebrating the anniversary of the bladder surgery.

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