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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 is Pepys's country house called?

2. At church, what does Pepys do after sermons?

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

4. Who praises Pepys for his new home and the status it brings?

5. Why was Sir Charles Sydly arrested?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Pepys hires a new companion for his wife in January-June 1665?

2. What does Pepys do to prepare for the possibility that he might be captured?

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

4. What is Pepys wanting to do with his bladder stone in July-December 1664?

5. What is Pepys's reaction to Lord Sandwich's affair with a daughter of Mrs. Becke.

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

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

8. What is happening with Pepys relationship with his wife when July-December 1664 opens?

9. Describe Pepys time with Lord Sandwich in July-December 1662.

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

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

Compare and contrast Pepys's treatment of his wife with his treatment of the servants.

Essay Topic 3

Why is Pepys and his wife's sudden interest in fashion worth noting? What does it tell us about them? What does it say about how they feel about status and material things?

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