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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who returns to London to poor public support in January-June 1666?

3. What happened to Pepys's own physician?

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

5. Which ship does Prince Rupert command?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define foreshadowing and give an example of it in this book (for example, the boat of Dutch men who died from the plague).

Essay Topic 2

Describe the domestic violence in Pepys's household. How does it illustrate gender norms of the time? Be sure to talk about possible reasons why Pepys treats his wife the way he does.

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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