Treason and Plot
On what date did the Gunpowder Plot take place?
November 5, 1605
How many barrels of gunpowder were found with Guy Fawkes?
Three score / 36 barrels
What is burned on bonfires to celebrate Bonfire Night?
Effigies called “Guys”
Where was Guy Fawkes taken and tortured after being captured?
The Tower of London
Who was the king the plotters tried to assassinate?
King James I
What would have been destroyed if the plot had succeeded?
Both houses of Parliament and Westminster Hall
What is the typical food eaten on Bonfire Night?
Toffee apples and baked potatoes
What was the punishment for high treason?
Dragging, hanging, and quartering
How was the plot discovered?
A letter warned Lord Monteagle, leading to a search that found the gunpowder and Guy Fawkes.
What was the radius of destruction estimated to be?
About 490 meters
Why do people celebrate the death of Guy Fawkes?
The plot was revealed and the King and Monarchy were saved.
What happened to Catholics after the Gunpowder Plot?
They were persecuted and banned from voting.