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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January-June, 1662.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one thing Pepys does with his appearance in January-June 1661?
(a) He grows a beard.
(b) He takes an interest in the latest fashions.
(c) He gets manicures.
(d) He goes bald.

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

3. In January-June 1661, what does the King perform publicly that makes him leave quite an impression with the public?
(a) Plays.
(b) Sermons.
(c) Healings of the sick.
(d) Songs.

4. Who does the town and Pepys often gossip about?
(a) The Royals in the next country.
(b) The Lord.
(c) His neighbor.
(d) The Royal Family.

5. What happens to those involved in resistance against the Royals?
(a) They are put on trial, but later released.
(b) They are hanged and quartered.
(c) They are shot.
(d) They are run out of town.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pepys celebrate having more money?

2. Who does Pepys blame for the civil unrest?

3. Not only is Pepys abstaining in July-December 1661, but he is striving to be what?

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

5. In January-June 1662, why does Will continue to get punished?

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