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

3. How much short are the household accounts in January-June 1665?

4. What does Pepys think of the play he sees in July-December, 1664?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book constantly describes Pepys's vows of determination to stay away from wine and overspending. We also continue to read about his failings in that aspect. How is Pepys a determined character? In what aspects of his life is he less determined?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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