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

2. Why is Pepys jealous of someone in January-June 1663?

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

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

5. What does Pepys do for work in January-June 1660?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Pepys close his journal?

2. How successful is Pepys's attempt to abstain from wine?

3. How have price hikes affected the city residents in January-June 1668?

4. Describe the honoring of the Queen in January-June 1662.

5. What is the meaning behind Pepys beginning to discipline the household staff?

6. Describe two developments in household affairs that Pepys writes about in July-December 1661.

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

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

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

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

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

Compare and contrast Pepys and his sister in regards to a sense of entitlement.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the scientific world of Pepys. What are examples of descriptions that seem primitive these days? How do these examples shed light on the 1660s and what life was like then?

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