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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the New Year bring for residents in the city in January-June 1668?

2. Who goes with Pepys on his vacation in July-December, 1667?

3. Who retires from leading the Navy in July-December 1666?

4. What is the sum of Pepys wealth in January-June 1666?

5. No one can get into cemeteries except who?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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.

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