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