Bonfire Night quiz
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Spark your students' curiosity about Bonfire Night with this engaging, ready-to-use quiz that brings the history of 5 November to life.
What's included
- 10 multiple-choice questions covering the Gunpowder Plot and why we commemorate Bonfire Night
- Perfect as a low-prep starter or tutor time activity – just print and go
- Ideal for assessing prior knowledge or sparking discussion about this historic event
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How to use this resource
This Bonfire Night quiz works brilliantly as a tutor time activity for KS3-4 form groups or as a starter for KS2 history lessons. Use it to gauge what your students already know about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot, or as a springboard for deeper discussion about why we still mark 5 November today. It's also great for settling classes and getting everyone focused at the start of a lesson during the week leading up to Bonfire Night.
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Sample questions from the quiz:
Who was arrested at the scene of the crime?
A) Oliver Cromwell
B) William Shakespeare
C) Guy Fawkes
Which monarch were the plotters targeting?
A) Henry VIII
B) James I
C) Elizabeth I
What is treason?
A) The crime of betraying one’s country, monarch or government
B) The crime of blowing something up
C) The crime of amassing gunpowder
Which poem is associated with Bonfire Night?
A)Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
B) Remember, Remember
C) Jabberwocky
