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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. When Pepys receives a promotion in January-June 1660, what does he become?

2. What does Pepys admit about the victim in the crime that he witnesses?

3. What does Pepys think of the King's public performances in January-June 1661?

4. What actually happens to the buried money?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of strange offer does Pepys get from his uncle for 500 pounds?

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

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

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

5. How successful is Pepys's attempt to abstain from wine?

6. What does Pepys admit about a gift for his wife in January-June 1664?

7. Describe two developments in household affairs that Pepys writes about in July-December 1661.

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

9. In July-December 1662, why does Pepys decide to suspend his vows against wine and plays?

10. When does London start to return to normal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Pepys and his sister in regards to a sense of entitlement.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the one vice that Pepys will never give up. Why is that? How does this affect his life?

Essay Topic 3

Describe why the humanity of the Royals often catches Pepys by surprise. Compare and contrast Pepys's opinions about the Royals as the book continues.

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