Bonfire Night

What is the name of the infamous figure whose arrest sparked the tradition of Bonfire Night?

• Thomas Becket of Canterbury

• Giordano Bruno

• Guido (Guy) Fawkes

• James I Stuart of England

On which day of the year does Bonfire Night take place?

• On the 5th of October

• On the 23rd of October

• On the 5th of November

• On the 28th of February

Remember, remember!

The fifth of November,

The Gunpowder treason and plot;

I know of no (a)   ,

Why the Gunpowder treason,

Should ever be forgot!

Which of the following statements concerning treason are true?

• Committing treason makes one a traitor.

• Committing treason is impossible without accomplices.

• A crime cannot be called treason unless at least 3 people die as a consequence.

• Guy Fawkes committed treason even though he did not manage to follow his plans through.

Which building were the conspirators planning to blow up?

• the Old Bailey

• the Houses of Parliament

• the Tower of London

• Buckingham Palace

What were children traditionally trying to collect "[...] for the Guy?"

• Treats

• A penny

• A rope

• Shoes

What was the religious affiliation of the conspirators?

(a)  

What is the name of the traditional snack made of butter, black treacle and sugar?

• Bonfire Toffee or plot toffee

• Treasonous Treacle

• Tom Yum Toffee

• Cellar Chocolate

Which of the following are true of an effigy?

• It can be a doll or a figure.

• It may represent a specific person.

• It may be burned as part of a ritual.

• Effigies are exclusively flammable.

Which of the items connected to this tradition had you known before? Name as many as you can!