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

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does the science experiment involve that Pepys witnesses?

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

3. What does Pepys think of the item encased in glass?

4. What did Pepys do to his wife in July-December 1664 that he is ashamed of ?

5. In July-December, 1664, who is Pepys continuing an affair with?

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

Do you think Pepys is bragging when he writes about going to see a play? How honest is he about his attempt to abstain from wine? What do these things symbolize to him?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Pepys detailed the beatings of his staff so much? What reasons were given for these beatings, and were they accepted at the time? What does this say about him? How did it change your feelings about him?

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