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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pepys think of the item encased in glass?
(a) It thinks it is a work of art.
(b) He thinks it's disgusting.
(c) He thinks it is a scientific wonder.
(d) He thinks it's a hoax.

2. Where is grass seeing growing tall after the plague hits?
(a) The town square.
(b) Pepys's house.
(c) The castle.
(d) White Hall court.

3. What is Pepys's excuse this time in January-June 1667 for making an exception to his vow not to drink wine?
(a) The weather is very cold.
(b) Times are tough.
(c) The wine will go bad.
(d) He wants to celebrate.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pepys feel about bribes during July-December 1664?

2. What consumes much of Pepys time in January-June, 1665?

3. What does Pepys wife begin a yearly habit of collecting?

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

5. What does Pepys have that is more than anyone in his family has ever had?

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