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Quiz for Primary Source 15.4: Diary of an English Villager

Question

1. Besides fulfilling his duties as a clergyman, what role did Josselin play in his community?

Sheriff

Magistrate

Lender

Doctor

Correct. The answer is c. Josselin’s diary provides evidence that the people of his community came to him when they needed to borrow money.

Question

2. Which of these is it reasonable to conclude on the basis of Josselin’s diary?

That Josselin blamed Cromwell for England’s troubles

That Josselin was liked and respected in his community

That Josselin was a political enemy of Cromwell

That Josselin made a connection between local conditions and foreign and national affairs

Correct. The answer is d. Josselin demonstrated a knowledge of national and international affairs and placed such developments in the context of “scarcity and ill trading” in England.

Incorrect. The answer is d. Josselin demonstrated a knowledge of national and international affairs and placed such developments in the context of “scarcity and ill trading” in England.