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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 July-December 1662, there is a rumor about money buried where?

2. Who does Pepys have multiple meetings with?

3. Who does Pepys send to live in the country?

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

5. How much does Pepys go into the funeral description of someone who died of lung cancer?

Short Essay Questions

1. In July-December 1662, why does Pepys decide to suspend his vows against wine and plays?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Describe Pepys's reaction to his new financial status in July-December 1660.

10. What happens in July-December 1661 to show that Pepys and his wife still have a long way to go fashionably?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

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

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