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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. Pepys is offered money to impregnate someone. Who offers him the money?

2. Who does Pepys run into one afternoon and have an affair with in July-December 1663?

3. What does Pepys do for cheaper entertainment in January-June, 1664?

4. For his wife in in January-June 1663, Pepys arranges what?

5. Who dies of lung cancer in March 1664?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pepys's plan to lead a frugal life also include some indulgence?

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

3. What does the promotion mean for Pepys?

4. What does Pepys keep after cleaning in July-December 1664?

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

6. Describe what we know about Pepys affairs as the journal closes.

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

8. Explain what happens when Pepys arranges the private lessons for his wife.

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

10. How do Pepys and his wife show that they care very much about outward appearances in January-June 1661?

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

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

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