- 1. Ernest Hemingway, the celebrated American novelist and Nobel Prize laureate, had a deep and enduring connection with Cuba. Hemingway first visited the island in the 1920s and eventually made it his home for over two decades. During his time in Cuba, particularly at his beloved residence Finca Vigia, Hemingway found inspiration for some of his most famous works, including 'The Old Man and the Sea.' His presence in Cuba left a lasting impact on the country's literary and cultural landscape, solidifying his status as a literary icon both in the United States and in Cuba. Hemingway's legacy in Cuba lives on through his works, the places he frequented, and the memories of those who were fortunate enough to cross paths with this larger-than-life literary figure.
Where did Ernest Hemingway live in Cuba?
A) La Bodeguita del Medio
B) Plaza de la Revolución
C) Finca Vigia
D) El Floridita
- 2. What was the name of Hemingway's fishing boat in Cuba?
A) La Fuerza
B) Pilar
C) Cayo Hueso
D) Mariposa
- 3. Which novel did Hemingway write while in Cuba?
A) The Old Man and the Sea
B) The Sun Also Rises
C) For Whom the Bell Tolls
D) A Farewell to Arms
- 4. Hemingway's favorite bar in Havana was:
A) El Floridita
B) Sloppy Joe's
C) O'Reilly 304
D) La Bodeguita del Medio
- 5. Hemingway's Cuban home, Finca Vigia, is now a:
A) Nature Reserve
B) Art Gallery
C) Luxury Hotel
D) Museum
- 6. Hemingway's favorite fishing spot near Havana was:
A) Cojimar
B) Varadero
C) Jibacoa
D) Caibarién
- 7. In which year did Hemingway first visit Cuba?
A) 1928
B) 1956
C) 1934
D) 1942
- 8. What type of animals did Hemingway have as pets at Finca Vigia?
A) Cats
B) Dogs
C) Monkeys
D) Parrots
- 9. Which Cuban dictator did Hemingway support in the early days of the revolution?
A) Fulgencio Batista
B) Fidel Castro
C) Che Guevara
D) Raul Castro
- 10. Hemingway's favorite sport in Cuba was:
A) Surfing
B) Boxing
C) Fishing
D) Baseball
- 11. What was the name of the boat captain who often accompanied Hemingway on fishing trips in Cuba?
A) Gregorio Fuentes
B) Pablo Reyes
C) Santiago Rodriguez
D) Antonio Garrido
- 12. What is the name of the Harry Ransom Center exhibit that features Hemingway's time in Cuba?
A) Ernesto's Island: A Cuban Tale
B) Hemingway in Cuba
C) Key West to Havana: Hemingway's Escape
D) Cuba Libre: A Literary Journey
- 13. Which of Hemingway's novels reflects his experiences during the Spanish Civil War?
A) A Farewell to Arms
B) To Have and Have Not
C) For Whom the Bell Tolls
D) The Sun Also Rises
- 14. What was the occupation of Hemingway's fourth wife, Mary Welsh?
A) Artist
B) Chef
C) Actress
D) Journalist
- 15. Which of Hemingway's works was inspired by his experiences in Cuba?
A) To Have and Have Not
B) Death in the Afternoon
C) A Moveable Feast
D) The Sun Also Rises
- 16. What was the title of the article Hemingway wrote about bullfighting in Cuba?
A) The Sun Also Rises
B) To Have and Have Not
C) The Dangerous Summer
D) Death in the Afternoon
- 17. In what Cuban city did Hemingway spend most of his time?
A) Santiago de Cuba
B) Cienfuegos
C) Havana
D) Trinidad
- 18. Which Cuban revolutionary leader did Hemingway befriend?
A) Raul Castro
B) Camilo Cienfuegos
C) Che Guevara
D) Fidel Castro
- 19. What prestigious literary award did Hemingway win in 1954 for 'The Old Man and the Sea'?
A) National Book Award
B) Man Booker Prize
C) Pulitzer Prize
D) Nobel Prize in Literature
- 20. What was Hemingway's occupation during his time in Cuba?
A) Writer
B) Pilot
C) Soldier
D) Fisherman
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