GUY FAWKES NIGHT (BONFIRE NIGHT)

Remember, remember
The fifth of November                                         
Gunpowder, treason and plot
I see no reason
Why gunpowder and treason
Should ever be forgot.

Bonfire Night is a very special date in Britain.

A.   Go here to read all the information about it. Then choose the correct answers:

      1. Guy Fawkes Night is a British / an American festivity.
      2. King James I was a Protestant/ Catholic and he passed severe laws against
          his people / Catholics.
      3. A group of 12 soldiers / Catholics planned to enter/ blow up the Houses of Parliament
          on 5 November 1605.
      4. When the plot was discovered, Guy fawkes and the other plotters were hanged / escaped.
      5. On the night/ day  of 5 November there are fireworks and big bonfires to burn a King / Guy.


B. Go to this BBC site to play an on-line Gunpowder game!
    You'll be asked to answer some questions about the plot. Good Luck!