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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. Which relative of Pepys lives in the country in July-December 1661?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) His wife.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His father.

2. What is the highlight of January-June 1661, according to Pepys's account?
(a) Pepys' wife's birthday.
(b) The coronation of the King.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) Lord Sandwiches' vacation.

3. For his wife in in January-June 1663, Pepys arranges what?
(a) A companion.
(b) A new maid.
(c) A new home.
(d) Private lessons.

4. Who produces a copy of a letter Pepys had burned?
(a) Lady Sandwich.
(b) His wife.
(c) Will.
(d) The Duke.

5. How does Pepys celebrate having more money?
(a) A nice dinner.
(b) Spending more.
(c) Saving more.
(d) Buying a boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Will's punishment in January-June 1662?

2. What causes Pepys's worry about the financial state?

3. Where does Pepys attend church as the story opens?

4. In his lessons in July-December 1662, what does Pepys dedicate most of his time to?

5. What brings Pepys to the person who holds the final authority over the Navy in July -December 1661?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pepys's plan to lead a frugal life also include some indulgence?

2. How does Pepys describe his professional life in January-June 1662?

3. Why does the status of the Navy worry Pepys?

4. How do some of the doctors explain leaving the city during the plague?

5. What does Pepys keep after cleaning in July-December 1664?

6. What is happening with Pepys relationship with his wife when July-December 1664 opens?

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

8. What is Pepys's reaction to Lord Sandwich's affair with a daughter of Mrs. Becke.

9. Describe the political unrest in January-June 1668?

10. What is the gossip about the Queen in July-December 1663?

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