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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Pepys do with the gift he receives for his wife?
(a) Gives it to a mistress.
(b) Gives it to his sister.
(c) Keeps it for himself.
(d) Gives it to Lady Lord Sandwich.

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

4. In July-December 1662, Pepys wife asks for what?
(a) A new house.
(b) A pet.
(c) A female companion.
(d) A new dress.

5. Pepys complains that a new maid hired by his wife is what?
(a) Too pretty.
(b) Too messy.
(c) Lazy.
(d) Ugly.

6. What is Will's punishment in January-June 1662?
(a) A black eye.
(b) A fierce whipping.
(c) No paycheck.
(d) No supper.

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

8. What is the name of Pepys's wife's companion who lied?
(a) Lady Lord Sandwich.
(b) Mary.
(c) Clementine.
(d) Ashwell.

9. Who holds the final authority over the Navy?
(a) His father.
(b) Lord Sandwich.
(c) Will.
(d) The Duke of York.

10. Who does Pepys send to live in the country?
(a) His sister.
(b) His wife.
(c) His maid.
(d) His dog.

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

12. What does Pepys do to a man who tries to rape his wife?
(a) He kills him.
(b) He beats him.
(c) He does nothing.
(d) He has him arrested.

13. In his plan to be frugal in January-June 1662, what is an indulgence Pepys will allow?
(a) Cheese.
(b) Wine.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Puppet shows.

14. Who is Pepys jealous of in in January-June 1663?
(a) Lord Sandwich.
(b) Will.
(c) The King.
(d) His wife's dance instructor.

15. Due to Pepys's position with the government in January-June 1660, what does he get propositioned with right away?
(a) Scandals.
(b) Affairs.
(c) New job offers.
(d) Bribes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pepys admit about the victim in the crime that he witnesses?

2. Who does Pepys have multiple meetings with?

3. Who dies of lung cancer in March 1664?

4. Whose rituals does Pepys think are absurd?

5. What does Pepys do for work in January-June 1660?

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