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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. Who does the town and Pepys often gossip about?

2. What causes Pepys's worry about the financial state?

3. Why was Sir Charles Sydly arrested?

4. In his lessons in July-December 1662, what does Pepys dedicate most of his time to?

5. Who spends time at Pepys's home grieving after the lung cancer death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Pepys tours theaters backstage?

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

3. How do some of the doctors explain leaving the city during the plague?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Describe the political unrest in January-June 1668?

10. Why does Pepys attend the Catholic Mass in July-December 1662?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the meaning of why his wife staying up late washing and burning her hand while cooking catches Pepys's attention? What does this say about his feelings about his social status.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the symbolism of the coronation of the King in January-June 1661.

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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