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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January-June, 1661.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite the fact that he has a lot of money, what does Pepys begin to worry about in July-December 1660?
(a) His finances.
(b) The financial state of the Navy.
(c) The financial state of the country.
(d) The financial state of the city.

2. Who is worried about Pepys's new position in January-June 1660?
(a) Lord Sandwich.
(b) His wife.
(c) The old assistant.
(d) Pepys brother.

3. Who does Pepys have multiple meetings with?
(a) Navy officials.
(b) City officials.
(c) His wife.
(d) Spys.

4. What event causes Pepys to suffer in the morning afterward?
(a) His birthday.
(b) St. Patrick's Day.
(c) The coronation of the King.
(d) Valentine's Day.

5. Who trusts Pepys to watch valuable jewels?
(a) Will.
(b) Lord Sandwich.
(c) The King.
(d) Pepys' cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was this anniversary celebrated in January-June 1660 a big deal at the time?

2. What holiday is noted that Pepys observes in January-June 1661?

3. The birth of what causes Pepys to chide his wife?

4. What does Pepys nearly injure in January-June 1660 when firing a gun?

5. Due to Pepys's position with the government in January-June 1660, what does he get propositioned with right away?

(see the answer key)

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