Who Was Guy Fawkes?
What country was Guy Fawkes from?
England
What was the name of the building that Guy Fawkes and his friends planned to blow up?
The Houses of Parliament.
What year is bonfire night celebrated?
5th November
What does plot mean?
A secret plan, often one with bad intentions.
Did Guy Fawkes live in the 16th or 17th century?
17th century.
What year was Guy Fawkes born?
1570
What type of crime did Guy Fawkes and his group try to commit?
Treason.
What is the name of the figure that people burn on bonfires to represent Guy Fawkes?
A "Guy."
What was Guy Fawkes an expert in?
Explosives
How many barrels of gunpowder did Guy Fawkes hide under Parliament?
36 barrels.
Where was Guy Fawkes arrested?
In the cellars of the Houses of Parliament.
Who did Guy Fawkes want to kill?
King James I and the members of Parliament.
What do children often do to raise money before Bonfire Night?
They ask for "penny for the Guy" by holding out a collection box.
Was Guy Fawkes a Catholic or Protestant?
Catholic?
What do we call the loud, colorful explosion in the sky that happens during Guy Fawkes Night?
Fireworks.
What was Guy Fawkes' nickname?
Guido
What was the punishment for Guy Fawkes after he was caught?
He was executed (hung, drawn, and quartered).
In which country is Guy Fawkes Night mostly celebrated?
The United Kingdom (England).
When Guy Fawkes jumped from the gallows, what did he break?
His neck
What was Guy Fawkes’ job before the Gunpowder Plot?
He was a soldier.
Which army was Guy Fawkes fighting for?
Spanish Army
What fake name did Guy Fawkes give when questioned?
John Johnson
What special phrase do people say to remind everyone of the Gunpowder Plot on November 5th?
"Remember, remember the 5th of November."
Who was the leader of the plot?
Robert Catesby
What makes fireworks go "bang" in the sky?
Gunpowder.