Here are the answers to this month’s five quiz questions. If in doubt, all should be able to be easily verified online.

December Quiz Questions: 17^th Century England

1. Who is celebrated for having failed to blow up the King in 1605? Guy Fawkes
2. What was given to King Charles II in 1661 and abandoned by the British in 1684? Tangier
3. Who succeeded Oliver Cromwell? His son Richard Cromwell
4. For what is Nell Gwyn famous? As an actress and long-time mistress of King Charles II
5. How many monarchs reigned over England in 17th century? Seven: Elizabeth I, James I, Charles I, Charles II, James II, William & Mary

Answers were correct when questions were compiled in late 2022.