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