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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In July-December 1660 entries, what does the reader find out about Pepys's relationship with his wife?

2. What event causes Pepys to suffer in the morning afterward?

3. What do Pepys and his wife go to see at the playhouse?

4. Whose rituals does Pepys think are absurd?

5. Who trusts Pepys to watch valuable jewels?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the political unrest in January-June 1668?

2. How does the status of the Navy hit an all-time low?

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

4. What does the promotion mean for Pepys?

5. Describe what we know about Pepys affairs as the journal closes.

6. How do Pepys and his wife show that they care very much about outward appearances in January-June 1661?

7. What happens after the Duke of York retires from the Navy?

8. Describe the coronation of the King.

9. Explain the death in the family in January-June 1664.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the one vice that Pepys will never give up. Why is that? How does this affect his life?

Essay Topic 2

Describe why the humanity of the Royals often catches Pepys by surprise. Compare and contrast Pepys's opinions about the Royals as the book continues.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the symbolism of the coronation of the King in January-June 1661.

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