Flames Over London: The 1666 Inferno Quiz

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Flames Over London: The 1666 Inferno: a General level British History quiz. Test your knowledge with 15 questions!
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Question 1
Who was the King of England when the Great Fire of London broke out in 1666?
A William III
B Charles I
C Charles II
D James II
Question 2
Which famous diarist provided the most detailed eyewitness account of the Great Fire?
A Robert Hooke
B Christopher Wren
C Samuel Pepys
D John Evelyn
Question 3
Who was the Lord Mayor of London during the initial stages of the fire, often criticized for his indecisiveness?
A Thomas Bloodworth
B George Monck
C John Lawrence
D Edward Hyde
Question 4
Which architect was tasked with rebuilding St. Paul's Cathedral after it was destroyed in the fire?
A Christopher Wren
B John Vanbrugh
C Nicholas Hawksmoor
D Inigo Jones
Question 5
Who was the French watchmaker who falsely confessed to starting the fire and was subsequently hanged?
A Robert Hubert
B Jean-Pierre Blanc
C Hubert Robert
D Jacques LeClerc

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