Samuel Pepys Quiz

What is the name of the author?

• Samuel Pepeys

• Samuel Pepys

• Samuel Pypes

• Samuel Pepyes

In which country was he a writer and government administrator?

• America

• Russia

• Great Britain

• Canada

What did the servants do to make him warm in the bedroom?

• Gave him extra blankets

• Brought him a cup of hot tea

• Closed all the windows and doors

• Made a fire

How many jackets did Samuel Pepys wear, yet he was still freezing?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Why did most people not have clocks or watches in the 17th century?

• They were very expensive.

• They didn't know how to use them.

• They relied on the sun instead.

• There were no shops selling watches.

What time did Samuel Pepys wake up on Wednesday, 7th February after hearing the night watchman shouting?

• one o'clock

• two o'clock

• three o'clock

• four o'clock

Why did Samuel Pepys buy a pair of glasses?

• He wanted to read books at night.

• He had difficulty seeing clearly.

• He wanted to look fashionable.

• He needed them to write his diary.

What did Samuel Pepys see on the River Thames after getting his glasses?

• Many ships.

• A group of pirates.

• A floating market.

• A fire spreading on the water.

Why was Samuel Pepys worried about Elisabeth while she was sitting for her portrait?

• She thought she would look unhappy.

• She did not like Mr. Hales.

• Her false teeth were uncomfortable.

• She did not want to waste time.

Why were the servants waking people up early on Sunday, 2nd September?

• They had to go to church.

• The King was visiting the city.

• The soldiers were preparing for battle.

• There was a fire in the City of London.