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