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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Pepys first hears about this emergency in July-December, 1666, what does he do?

2. In November 1664, who does war begin between?

3. What does Pepys have that is more than anyone in his family has ever had?

4. How does Pepys feel about bribes during July-December 1664?

5. Who returns to London in January-June 1666?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the dire state of the country in January-June, 1665. Who is suffering the most? Who takes advantage of that and how?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the one vice that Pepys will never give up. Why is that? How does this affect his life?

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