Which two events are described in Pepys's Diary?
- A. The Plague in London
- B. The Great Fire of London
- C. The War of the Spanish Succession
- D. The Essex Rebellion
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Correct answer: A. A and B only
Explanation
The diary (1660–69) records the Plague (1665) and the Fire (1666). The War of the Spanish Succession (1701) and Essex's rebellion (1601) fall outside it.
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