- 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) Finca Vigia
B) El Floridita
C) Plaza de la Revolución
D) La Bodeguita del Medio
- 2. What was the name of Hemingway's fishing boat in Cuba?
A) Pilar
B) La Fuerza
C) Mariposa
D) Cayo Hueso
- 3. Which novel did Hemingway write while in Cuba?
A) The Sun Also Rises
B) A Farewell to Arms
C) The Old Man and the Sea
D) For Whom the Bell Tolls
- 4. Hemingway's favorite bar in Havana was:
A) Sloppy Joe's
B) O'Reilly 304
C) La Bodeguita del Medio
D) El Floridita
- 5. Hemingway's Cuban home, Finca Vigia, is now a:
A) Art Gallery
B) Nature Reserve
C) Museum
D) Luxury Hotel
- 6. Hemingway's favorite fishing spot near Havana was:
A) Cojimar
B) Varadero
C) Caibarién
D) Jibacoa
- 7. In which year did Hemingway first visit Cuba?
A) 1942
B) 1928
C) 1956
D) 1934
- 8. What type of animals did Hemingway have as pets at Finca Vigia?
A) Monkeys
B) Dogs
C) Parrots
D) Cats
- 9. Hemingway's favorite sport in Cuba was:
A) Fishing
B) Boxing
C) Baseball
D) Surfing
- 10. Which Cuban dictator did Hemingway support in the early days of the revolution?
A) Fulgencio Batista
B) Raul Castro
C) Fidel Castro
D) Che Guevara
- 11. Which of Hemingway's works was inspired by his experiences in Cuba?
A) Death in the Afternoon
B) The Sun Also Rises
C) A Moveable Feast
D) To Have and Have Not
- 12. Which Cuban revolutionary leader did Hemingway befriend?
A) Fidel Castro
B) Che Guevara
C) Camilo Cienfuegos
D) Raul Castro
- 13. In what Cuban city did Hemingway spend most of his time?
A) Cienfuegos
B) Trinidad
C) Santiago de Cuba
D) Havana
- 14. What was the occupation of Hemingway's fourth wife, Mary Welsh?
A) Artist
B) Chef
C) Journalist
D) Actress
- 15. What prestigious literary award did Hemingway win in 1954 for 'The Old Man and the Sea'?
A) Nobel Prize in Literature
B) National Book Award
C) Pulitzer Prize
D) Man Booker Prize
- 16. What was Hemingway's occupation during his time in Cuba?
A) Soldier
B) Fisherman
C) Writer
D) Pilot
- 17. Which of Hemingway's novels reflects his experiences during the Spanish Civil War?
A) To Have and Have Not
B) A Farewell to Arms
C) The Sun Also Rises
D) For Whom the Bell Tolls
- 18. What was the title of the article Hemingway wrote about bullfighting in Cuba?
A) The Dangerous Summer
B) Death in the Afternoon
C) To Have and Have Not
D) The Sun Also Rises
- 19. What is the name of the Harry Ransom Center exhibit that features Hemingway's time in Cuba?
A) Cuba Libre: A Literary Journey
B) Hemingway in Cuba
C) Ernesto's Island: A Cuban Tale
D) Key West to Havana: Hemingway's Escape
- 20. 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
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