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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Pepys receive for his wife?

2. How does Pepys revise his vows about plays in January-June, 1664?

3. What crime does Pepys witness in January-June 1664?

4. Every March, what does Pepys flash back to?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. in January-June 1665, what are the household issues Pepys once again continues?

3. Explain the death in the family in January-June 1664.

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

5. Compare the financial status of the Navy with the excessive spending of the Royal Family.

6. What happens after the Duke of York retires from the Navy?

7. Describe what we know about Pepys's interests that are described as the story opens.

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

9. How does the business of war consume Pepys time in January-June 1665?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the dire state of the country in January-June, 1665. Who is suffering the most? Who takes advantage of that and how?

Essay Topic 2

The book constantly describes Pepys's vows of determination to stay away from wine and overspending. We also continue to read about his failings in that aspect. How is Pepys a determined character? In what aspects of his life is he less determined?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Pepys review of Romeo and Juliet with his liking of tragedy plays. Were you surprised that Pepys did not like Romeo and Juliet? Why or why not?

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