Interesting Quiz On Crime And Punishment

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Take our quiz about Crime and Punishment in the Elizabethan Era! Hopefully you were listening during our lesson as there is food up for grabs!

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1.

What is a punishment that was used in the Elizabethan era that is still used now?
- A.
  
  People were/are hung
- B.
  
  They both have/had fines
- C.
  
  Punishments are/were mostly physical
- D.
  
  Community service
2.

Punishments in the Elizabethan era were quite horrible. Which of these punishments did not happen?
- A.
  
  Boiled in oil or water
- B.
  
  Burned on a stake
- C.
  
  Buried alive
- D.
  
  Cutting off their head
3.

The punishments nowadays are alot more gruesome than in the Elizabethan era.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Gossiping and/or speaking too freely would result in a punishment in the Elizabethan era.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

What was the most serious crime to commit in the Elizabethan era?
- A.
  
  Rape
- B.
  
  Murder
- C.
  
  Plotting to overthrow the queen.
- D.
  
  Witchcraft
6.

In the Elizabethan era, different punishments were given depending on if the crime was a major or minor crime. Which one of the following crimes is not a minor crime?
- A.
  
  Wandering around drunk
- B.
  
  Being to talkative
- C.
  
  Gossiping
- D.
  
  Stealing items worth more than 12 pence
- E.
  
  Speaking too freely
7.

The punishment of a crime depends on what class you are in. For instance, nobility (upper class) or lower class.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Begging was not a crime in the Elizabethan era.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Theft is/was a crime is which eras?
- A.
  
  Now
- B.
  
  Elizabethan era
- C.
  
  Both
10.

Wearing a barrel around the streets was one form of a minor punishment. This is classed as: public _____
11.

What is untrue about this contraption?
- A.
  
  It is mostly used for women
- B.
  
  You cannot sleep with it on
- C.
  
  If you try to speak it cuts your tongue
- D.
  
  It is used if you are caught gossiping
12.

What punishment is this?
- A.
  
  Drowning stool
- B.
  
  Death sentence
- C.
  
  Swimming chair
- D.
  
  Dunking stool
13.

Punishments such as burnings and hangings were often a public event where everyone gathered to watch.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False