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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 city do in remembrance of the fire?

2. Why did Mrs. Knipp miss the event she did in January-June 1666?

3. How do the opinions of Pepys and his wife differ over the her new companion?

4. What consumes much of Pepys time in January-June, 1665?

5. What does Pepys have that is more than anyone in his family has ever had?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the character of Pepys. Explain what he is passionate about, his faults, etc.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Pepys's ambition and how it relates to status in society. Explain the motivation behind his ambitions.

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