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Explosive Guy Fawkes & The Gunpowder Plot Quiz

Remember remember the… when was it again? Gunpowder, treason and… snot? At least I think it was snot? Apparently, ages ago, some guy tried to blow up Buckingham Palace or somewhere like that but got caught at the last minute. This is a quiz all about that, and if you know more than the person that wrote this introduction you might stand a chance in blowing up our Explosive Guy Fawkes and The Gunpowder Plot Quiz!

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Beano Quiz Team • Updated August 19th 2024

Guy Fawkes, eh? He very nearly blew up the entire Parliament sky high but caught right at the last minute. Now it’s your chance to light a (metaphorical) fuse under the Beano Quiz HQ, ignite your curiousity and explode onto the quizzing scene by acing this Explosive Guy Fawkes & The Gunpowder Plot Quiz!

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What was Guy Fawkes going to use to blow up Parliament?

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In what year was the Gunpowder plot foiled?

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Where was Guy Fawkes caught?

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What was Guy Fawkes also known as?

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Who in particular was Guy Fawkes trying to kill?

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What fake name did Guy Fawkes give when he was arrested

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Who was in charge of the Gunpowder Plot?

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On what day do we remember remember the Gunpowder Plot?

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In what famous Landmark was Guy Fawkes tortured on the orders of King James I

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What fate was Guy Fawkes sentenced to?

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How did Guy Fawkes actually die?

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Where were his body parts displayed as a warning to others?

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What was Guy Fawkes’ crime called?

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What do people traditionally light on the 5th of November in commemoration of the Gunpowder Plot?

15/20

Which of these is not a regular firework?

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What is this all about: “Retyre youre self into yowre contee whence yow maye expect the event in safti for ... they shall receyve a terrible blowe this parleament"

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What has delayed the opening of Parliament to the 5th of November that year?

18/20

How much money do you get for a “guy”?

19/20

Which one of these might you eat at a Bonfire Party

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What term is used to describe the killing of a King?

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