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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Pepys's worry about the financial state?
(a) A review of the ledger shows no debt but not enough income.
(b) Just based on a feeling he has.
(c) Someone told him to worry.
(d) A review of the ledgers show serious debts.

2. Where is Pepys living when the narrative begins?
(a) In town.
(b) In the country.
(c) He is renting rooms at the residence of Lord Sandwich.
(d) He is renting rooms at the King's castle.

3. Where does Pepys attend church as the story opens?
(a) Near his home.
(b) He does not attend church.
(c) Far away from his home.
(d) The location varies.

4. Who resists the Royals in July-December 1660?
(a) No one.
(b) Pepys.
(c) Pepys' wife.
(d) Religious fanatics.

5. What does Pepys nearly injure in January-June 1660 when firing a gun?
(a) A royal.
(b) His foot.
(c) His arm.
(d) His eye.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the highlight of January-June 1661, according to Pepys's account?

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

3. What is one thing Pepys's wife does with her appearance in January-June 1661?

4. When Pepys receives a promotion in January-June 1660, what does he become?

5. Despite the fact that he has a lot of money, what does Pepys begin to worry about in July-December 1660?

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