The Great Fire of London

 When did the Great Fire  start?

• September 2, 1366
• September 2, 1666
• September 2, 1466
• September 2, 1566

On what street did the Great Fire start?

• Fleet Street
• Pudding Street
• Lombard Street
• Fetter Lane

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How did the fire start?

• Someone let off a firework.

• It started in a house kitchen.

• It started in a baker's shop.

• It remains a mystery to this day.

What contributed to the rapid spreading of the Great Fire?

• All of these.

• That summer was very hot and dry.

• The wooden houses were very close to each other.

• The streets were very narrow.

What is the name of the most famous river in London?

• River Thames

• Trent River

• Tyne River

• The Mercy

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How long did the fire burn?

• It burned all night.

• It burned for three days and three nights.

• It burned for a whole week.

• It burned for one day.

How many people are believed to have died as a result of the Great Fire?

• Ten thousand people.

• Six people.

• One hundred people.

• The number of deaths is unknown.

The fire spread quickly.

• True

• False

Everyone stayed in London during the fire.

• True

• False

The houses were made of bricks.

• True

• False