The Gunpowder Plot and Bonfire Night Quiz

What was the main objective of the Gunpowder Plot?

• To start a religious war

• To assassinate King James I

• To overthrow the British Parliament

• To gain control of London

Who was the soldier involved in the Gunpowder Plot?

• Guy Fawkes

• Robert Catesby

• Francis Tresham

• Thomas Percy

What was the religious affiliation of King James I that led to the plot against him?

• Catholic

• Protestant

• Anglican

• Puritan

What did the children ask for while carrying effigies of Guy Fawkes?

• A coin for the king

• A penny for the Guy

• A shilling for the soldier

• A pound for the plotter

What is a common food item associated with Bonfire Night celebrations?

• Fish and chips

• Toffee apples

• Bangers and mash

• Shepherd's pie