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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January-June, 1664.

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) A review of the ledgers show serious debts.
(d) Someone told him to worry.

2. Who takes lessons with Pepys in in January-June 1663?
(a) Will.
(b) Lady Lord Sandwich.
(c) Lord Sandwich.
(d) His wife.

3. The birth of what causes Pepys to chide his wife?
(a) A baby.
(b) Puppies.
(c) Her sister's baby.
(d) A calf.

4. What crime does Pepys witness in January-June 1664?
(a) Arson.
(b) The rape of a woman.
(c) A robbery.
(d) A murder.

5. What is Sir Charles Sydly fined for his arrest?
(a) He is not fined.
(b) 5,000 pounds.
(c) 1,000 pounds.
(d) 10,000 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pepys admit to doing in some of his meetings with the person who has final authority over the Navy?

2. In January-June 1661, what does the King perform publicly that makes him leave quite an impression with the public?

3. What does Pepys's new job require in January-June 1660?

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

5. What happens when Pepys sees that a maid has been negligent?

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