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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. Whose rituals does Pepys think are absurd?

2. What happens to Pepys's wife's companion who lied?

3. Who takes lessons with Pepys in in January-June 1663?

4. When Pepys feels under the weather, who does he call?

5. What does Pepys learn to do for himself in January-June, 1664?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Explain Pepys's feeling about the King wearing a wig.

5. What happens when Pepys tours theaters backstage?

6. What does the promotion mean for Pepys?

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

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

9. While the plague has hit London, what is happening in Pepys's and his wife's life?

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

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

Essay Topic 2

Describe Pepys's ambition and how it relates to status in society. Explain the motivation behind his ambitions.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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