Samuel Pepys' Diary (year 6)

Who wrote the diary?

• Samuel Pepys

• King Charles

• William Shakespeare

• Mr. Hales

When did Samuel Pepys write his diary?

• Two years ago

• Fifty years ago

• More than 350 years ago

• Last year

What was the weather like on Monday, 22nd January?

• Very hot

• Very cold

• Rainy

• Windy

What did the servants do to keep Pepys warm?

• Made a fire in the bedroom

• Gave him a warm drink

• Closed all the windows

• Put extra blankets on the bed

Why did Pepys need two candles?

• He was afraid of the dark

• It was still freezing even with the fire

• He needed light to write his dairy

• He was reading a book

What happened on Wednesday, 14th February?

• Pepys lost his expensive clock

• Pepys bought an expensive watch

• Pepys received a letter from the King

• There was a big storm

What did Pepys hear outside on 14th February?

• A cat making noise

• Soldiers marching

• A fire burning

• People singing

What did Pepys buy for Elizabeth on Friday, 15th June?

• A book

• A dress

• An expensive necklace

• A new pair of shoes

Why was Pepys worried about Elizabeth’s portrait?

• He thought she would be too tired for the portrait

• She didn’t like the artist

• She didn’t want a portrait

• The artist was too tired

Why did Pepys buy glasses on Friday, 16th March?

• To look fashionable

• He couldn't see well

• He wanted to read more books

• The King told him to buy them