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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 1660 entries, what does the reader find out about Pepys's relationship with his wife?

2. Who does Pepys run into one afternoon and have an affair with in July-December 1663?

3. Despite the fact that he has a lot of money, what does Pepys begin to worry about in July-December 1660?

4. In July-December 1661, ambassadors of which countries fight?

5. In his plan to be frugal in January-June 1662, what is an indulgence Pepys will allow?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Pepys's family returns to his father's house in the country?

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

3. Explain what happens when Pepys arranges the private lessons for his wife.

4. Describe the coronation of the King.

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

6. What happens when Pepys tours theaters backstage?

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

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

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

10. Pepys also admits something horrible about a crime he witnessed. What did he admit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define irony and explain how it relates to what we know about Pepys and his eye disease. How does that relate to the one vice he cannot give up? How much does he write about the eye disease?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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

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