Quiz on The Diary of Samuel Pepys

What is the main purpose of Samuel Pepys' diary?

• To tell fictional stories

• To record daily events and experiences

• To teach history

• To write letters to friends

What happened on Monday, 2nd September in Samuel Pepys' diary?

• A great fire started in London

• Samuel lost his watch

• Samuel bought new clothes

• The king arrived in the city

Why did Samuel Pepys buy a new pair of glasses?

• His old glasses were broken

• He wanted to read better

• He found it difficult to get to work without them

• His wife told him to buy them

Who was coming to check if Samuel and Elizabeth's house was clean?

• The King

• Mr. Pepys' boss

• Mr. Pepys' tailor

• The artist who painted Elizabeth

What did Samuel and Elizabeth buy together?

• A horse

• A new house

• Some cheese

• A new jacket

Why did Samuel dig a hole in his garden?

• To plant vegetables

• To hide his valuable things from the fire

• To find treasure

• To play with his dog

What problem did Samuel face when going to work?

• There were too many people on the road

• His house was burned down

• The fire made it difficult to travel

• He lost his horse

What was one effect of the Great Fire of London?

• The city was destroyed and had to be rebuilt

• People celebrated with fireworks

• More soldiers were sent to stop the fire

• The King banned all fires in London

Why was Elizabeth unhappy?

• She lost her diary

• She did not like her portrait

• The fire destroyed her dress

• Samuel forgot her birthday

What lesson can we learn from Samuel Pepys' diary?

• Writing about daily life is important for history

• It is better to live in the past than the present

• Fires are not dangerous

• Reading old diaries is boring