Diary of Samuel Pepys

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What bacterium is responsible for transmitting the bubonic plague?

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Yersinia pestis

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Choose the best description for 'prodigious'.

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vast plethora

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What does the term 'dissemination' refer to?

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propagated escalation

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What word describes someone who is very reasonable and practical?

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sensible

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What is the term for a postal system or service?

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post

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What is the significance of Samuel Pepys' diary in understanding 17th-century England?

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It provides a first-hand account of daily life, historical events, and personal reflections.

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What literary style is Samuel Pepys known for in his diary?

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Diary writing, characterized by personal reflections and detailed observations.

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What major historical event does Samuel Pepys' diary document?

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The Great Fire of London in 1666.

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What is the meaning of the term 'sensible' in the context of Pepys' writing?

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Having or showing good sense or judgment.

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What does the term 'prodigious' imply about the quantity or quality of something?

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It suggests something that is remarkably great in extent, size, or degree.