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What was Guy Fawkes and his fellow plotters' problem with the king?
the unfair treatment / laws against Catholics
What is the full name of the assassination attempt?
Gunpowder Treason and Plot
What was the date of the Gunpowder Treason and Plot?
5 November, 1605
Why did the plotters choose the date for their plan?
It was the State Opening of the Parliament which was attended by the King and most of the aristocracy.
Who was the real mastermind behind the plot?
Robert Catesby
How many barrels of gunpowder were hidden in the cellar under the Parliament?
36
Who was the monarch before King James I?
Queen Elizabeth I
What is the name of today's celebration of the event?
Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night
Why did the plot fail?
An anonymous warning letter was sent to a Lord, who notified the King.
Name 3 traditions for the modern celebration of the event.
Fireworks, bonfires, burning of dummies/effigies, hot baked potatoes, parkin cakes, tasted marshmellows, toffee apples
How did the plotters originally want to get into a cellar under the Parliament?
They bought a house next to the Parliament and wanted to dig a tunnel to a cellar under it.
How did Guy Fawkes die?
He broke his neck on the way to the hanging tree.
How was the identity of the conspirators revealed?
Guy Fawkes was tortured and confessed everything.
What was Guy Fawkes' role in the plan?
He was supposed to light the fuse and cause the explosion.
