Question

Identify the order of events described in this entry from Samuel Pepys's diary.

Answer 1

Answer: The order of events is:

1) Samuel receives an invitation for a dinner party.

2) Samuel goes to the office in the morning.

3) Samuel has a good time at the dinner.

4) Samuel goes to a coffee shop to meet an acquaintance.

5) Samuel returns home and sings until late at night.

Explanation: In the passage provided, what first takes place is Samuel receiving an invitation for a dinner party. Then, he spends all the morning in his office before going to the dinner at noon. He has a great time at the dinner. After it, he goes to his office again and then to a coffee shop in order to meet an acquaintance. Finally, Samuel returns home and sings there until almost twelve at night.

Answer 2

The events in chronological order are the following:

1. Samuel receives an invitation for a dinner party. The invitation from Lady Sandwich comes before he is up.
2. Samuel goes to the office in the morning. He mentions he is "at the office all morning."
3. Samuel has a good time at the dinner. He describes the dinner party as "good and great," and refers to the people who attended it - Mr. William Montague, Mr. Rurttball, Mr Townsend and their wives.
4. Samuel goes to the coffee shop to meet an acquaintance. However, he states that Mr. Grant and Cooper deceive him, so he goes home.
5. Samuel returns home and sings until late at midnight. There he plays the lute and sings; then he goes to bed.