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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. What gift does Pepys receive for his wife?
(a) Dresses.
(b) Rings.
(c) Gloves and gold pieces.
(d) Hairbows.

2. In July-December 1661, ambassadors of which countries fight?
(a) Spain and Germany.
(b) France and Spain.
(c) Germany and England.
(d) France and Germany.

3. What is Pepys's country house called?
(a) The Gardens.
(b) Halfway House.
(c) The Happy House.
(d) The Cabin.

4. Who does Pepys run into one afternoon and have an affair with in July-December 1663?
(a) Mrs. Lane.
(b) Jane.
(c) Ashwell.
(d) Lady Lord Sandwich.

5. Finally in July-December, 1663, who is hired as his wife's new maid?
(a) Lady.
(b) Ashwell.
(c) Mary.
(d) Jane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pepys do to a man who tries to rape his wife?

2. In January-June 1661, what does Pepys reveal about the King?

3. In July-December 1662, who else is commended besides Pepys?

4. Why was this anniversary celebrated in January-June 1660 a big deal at the time?

5. How long does Pepys's abstinence last?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Pepys tours theaters backstage?

3. What does Pepys have in common with those in upper society?

4. Describe the way that Pepys and his wife fight.

5. How does Pepys close his journal?

6. How do the residents of London react to the fire?

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

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

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

10. Describe Pepys time with Lord Sandwich in July-December 1662.

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