The Gunpowder Plot Quiz

What was the religious context in England during the reign of King James I?

• England was a Catholic country.

• England was a Buddhist country.

• England was a Protestant country.

• England had no official religion.

Who was the mastermind behind the Gunpowder Plot?

• Robert Catesby

• Thomas Percy

• King James I

• Guy Fawkes

How many barrels of gunpowder were placed in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament?

• 48

• 24

• 12

• 36

What is the significance of the 5th of November in the UK?

• It marks the end of World War II.

• It celebrates the failure of the Gunpowder Plot.

• It is the Queen's birthday.

• It is the day of the summer solstice.

What do people traditionally do to commemorate the failure of the Gunpowder Plot?

• Light bonfires and fireworks.

• Sing the national anthem.

• Hold a moment of silence.

• Attend a church service.