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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. In January-June 1661, what does Pepys reveal about the King?

2. In July-December 1660 entries, what does the reader find out about Pepys's relationship with his wife?

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

4. What is Pepys feelings about his wife's need for a companion?

5. In January-June 1663, what kind of lesson does Pepys take?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe two things Pepys does in his spare time in January-June 1663.

5. Explain why Pepys is celebrating the anniversary of the bladder surgery.

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

7. Describe the state of Pepys's and his wife's relationship in July-December 1668?

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

9. Explain the struggle with Pepys's wife's companions in July-December 1663.

10. What is the gossip about the Queen in July-December 1663?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the character of Pepys. Explain what he is passionate about, his faults, etc.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Do you think Pepys is bragging when he writes about going to see a play? How honest is he about his attempt to abstain from wine? What do these things symbolize to him?

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