Skip to main content
A Modern, Thriving Society

Guy Fawkes Night is named after:

AA Norse god associated with fire, lightning and destruction
BOne of the conspirators in the 1605 Gunpowder Plot
CA Victorian-era Prime Minister who served during the 19th century
DA celebrated local hero from the north of England

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is One of the conspirators in the 1605 Gunpowder Plot.

Guy Fawkes Night (Bonfire Night, 5 November) is named after Guy Fawkes, one of the Catholic conspirators in the 1605 Gunpowder Plot. He was caught guarding the gunpowder beneath Parliament.

This is one of 767 free Life in the UK test questions on Pass the UK Test. It is taken from A Modern, Thriving Society and covers guy fawkes, bonfire night, gunpowder plot. Every answer is based on the official Life in the United Kingdom handbook. Browse all questions or take a free mock test.

easyguy fawkesbonfire nightgunpowder plot

Test yourself on this topic

Earn XP and track your progress

Practice →

More questions from this chapter