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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. Does Pepys approve of Lord Sandwich having affairs?

2. Finally in July-December, 1663, who is hired as his wife's new maid?

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

4. How does Pepys celebrate having more money?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the promotion mean for Pepys?

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

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

4. What does Pepys say about civil unrest and a previous attempt to kill the King?

5. Explain how Pepys gets new responsibilities in January-June 1665?

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

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

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

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

10. Describe the science experiment with the dog.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Pepys and his wife's sudden interest in fashion worth noting? What does it tell us about them? What does it say about how they feel about status and material things?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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