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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Pepys and his wife were poorer, the wife had to help with what chores?
(a) Yard work and cooking.
(b) Washing and cooking.
(c) Dishes and laundry.
(d) Sweeping and ironing.

2. Who correctly predicted The Great Fire?
(a) The King.
(b) Pepys wife.
(c) Nostradamus.
(d) Pepys.

3. After the Navy men tire of waiting to be paid, what happens?
(a) They do nothing.
(b) They leave the country.
(c) They revolt.
(d) They threaten Pepys.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who returns to London in January-June 1666?

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

3. What does Pepys petition in January-June 1668?

4. What does the New Year bring for residents in the city in January-June 1668?

5. As the new year of 1665 starts, what does Pepys wife rebuke him for?

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