Life in the UK Test practice question 156 of 302
Answer: A — A plot to blow up the House of Parliament in 1605
Bonfire Night, 5 November, is an occasion when people in Great Britain set off fireworks at home or in special displays. The origin of this celebration was an event in 1605, when a group of Catholics led by Guy Fawkes failed in their plan to kill the Protestant king with a bomb in the Houses of Parliament.
This is a free practice question from the Customs and traditions topic in the Modern UK Society chapter. This topic covers the festivals, anniversaries and everyday customs observed across the UK through the year. Questions usually ask what is celebrated, when, or where a particular tradition belongs.
The real Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit, and you need 18 correct to pass. Practising a topic at a time is the quickest way to find the areas that still need work.