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

Short Answer Questions

1. What emergency does Pepys describe for the reader in July-December 1666?

2. What play does Pepys see in July-December, 1664?

3. How much is Pepys worth at the end of 1664?

4. What happens to the financial status of the Navy in January-June 1666?

5. In July-December 1664, Pepys is seeking a case for what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From the book, is it clear if Pepys's uncle's offer involving his wife was unusual or common practice for the time? Explain. How did you arrive at that conclusion?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe why the humanity of the Royals often catches Pepys by surprise. Compare and contrast Pepys's opinions about the Royals as the book continues.

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