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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is promised a part of the buried treasure if found?
(a) Pepys's wife.
(b) Lord Sandwich.
(c) Pepys.
(d) The King and the Duke.

3. In January-June 1660, what does Pepys celebrate the anniversary of?
(a) The removal of a kidney stone.
(b) His mother's death.
(c) His wedding.
(d) The removal of a bladder stone.

4. What does Pepys's new job require in January-June 1660?
(a) That he stay on land.
(b) That is must move to another country with Lord Sandwich.
(c) That he go to sea.
(d) That he will work longer hours but still come home at night.

5. How long does Pepys's abstinence last?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) One year.
(c) Six months.
(d) Not long.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pepys do each March?

3. Who does Pepys send to live in the country?

4. What kind of lessons does Pepys decide to begin in July-December 1662?

5. What brings Pepys to the person who holds the final authority over the Navy in July -December 1661?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the science experiment with the dog.

2. What becomes of the rumor about a large sum of money buried at the Tower of London?

3. What happens when Pepys hires a new companion for his wife in January-June 1665?

4. Describe the way that Pepys and his wife fight.

5. Explain how Pepys gets new responsibilities in January-June 1665?

6. How successful is Pepys's attempt to abstain from wine?

7. Compare the financial status of the Navy with the excessive spending of the Royal Family.

8. What happens when Pepys sees a shepherd with his son?

9. Explain the struggle with Pepys's wife's companions in July-December 1663.

10. Why does Pepys attend the Catholic Mass in July-December 1662?

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