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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 happens when Pepys sees that a maid has been negligent?
(a) He fires her.
(b) He does nothing.
(c) He beats her.
(d) He tells his wife to deal with it.

2. How does Pepys celebrate having more money?
(a) Buying a boat.
(b) A nice dinner.
(c) Spending more.
(d) Saving more.

3. What is the highlight of January-June 1661, according to Pepys's account?
(a) Pepys' wife's birthday.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) The coronation of the King.
(d) Lord Sandwiches' vacation.

4. In July-December 1660 entries, what does the reader find out about Pepys's relationship with his wife?
(a) That they both have remained loyal to his each other.
(b) That his wife has had affairs.
(c) That they were never in love.
(d) That Pepys has had affairs with other women.

5. Who does Pepys suspect of theft in July-December 1660?
(a) His aid, Will.
(b) The Lord.
(c) His wife.
(d) Betty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of musical interests does Pepys have in January-June 1660?

2. Who does Pepys blame for the civil unrest?

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

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

5. What is one thing Pepys does with his appearance in January-June 1661?

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