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Quiz for Primary Source 18.1: Parisian Boyhood

1. Ménétra’s diary provides evidence of which of these?

The intervention of the state in day-to-day life in the eighteenth century

The lack of emotional connection between children and parents in the eighteenth century

The instability of lower-class life in the eighteenth century

The role of the church in day-to-day life in the eighteenth century

Correct. The answer is c. As a result of death, illness, and misadventure, Ménétra lived in a number of households during his childhood.

Incorrect. The answer is c. As a result of death, illness, and misadventure, Ménétra lived in a number of households during his childhood.

2. Up until age eleven, which of these took the most direct role in Ménétra’s upbringing?

His father

His grandmother

His mother

City officials

Correct. The answer is b. After the death of Ménétra’s mother, his grandmother took an active role in ensuring his well-being.

Incorrect. The answer is b. After the death of Ménétra’s mother, his grandmother took an active role in ensuring his well-being.