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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Pepys wear a watch?

2. Which ship does Prince Rupert command?

3. After the Navy men tire of waiting to be paid, what happens?

4. What kind of vision aid does Pepys receive?

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

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

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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