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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is in jeopardy in January-June, 1665?

2. What happens to the financial status of the Navy in January-June 1666?

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

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

5. What kind of problem does Pepys have with his wife when July-December 1664 opens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

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