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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following fields of study did Che specialize in while studying in college?

2. After Castro was released from the Mexican prison in July 1956, how long did he have to return to Cuba before being arrested again?

3. Who was mismanaging the shipyard Che Guevara's father was interested in purchasing?

4. What was the name of Fidel Castro's brother whom he was arrested with in Santiago?

5. Which of the following people did NOT move to Cuba in May 1955?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Maria Antonia Gonzalez?

2. How did Che and Alberto manage to get around during their trek across South America?

3. How did Che's life change when his family moved to Cordoba?

4. Why did Che leave Guatemala to travel through El Salvador?

5. What type of relationship did Che have to books when he was teenager?

6. Why was Che allowed to study, uninterrupted, at the university, and what field of study did he choose?

7. How did Castro's army spend their time while living in the Sierra Mountains?

8. How did Che support himself while he was living in Panama?

9. What political event took place in Cuba on July 26, 1953?

10. What was Batista's reaction when Castro announced that the revolution would be taking place in 1956?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Batista resigned from his Presidency, Fidel came to power although not directly. First, describe the situation in which Batista gave up his Presidency. What was the reaction from the public to this news? Then, create a time line of events in which Fidel progressed in his personal bid for power. What events eventually led to Fidel being named the Prime Minister of Cuba in 1957? Do you think naming Fidel the Prime Minister was a positive or negative decision for the Cuban people? Be sure to include at least two examples from the text that you think help to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Mexico City proved to be an important political city for many reasons, but particularly in the support of Castro's guerrilla movement. First, describe how Mexico City became a political hub during the 1950's. Why was Che relocated there? Then, explain how Che used a chain of acquaintances finally to meet Fidel Castro. What was the meeting between these two men like? In what ways did the men continue to use Mexico City to fund their political campaigns? Be sure to include at least two examples from the text that you think help to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

In 1955, Che's family life changed in that he got married and had his first child. First, create a time line of events in Che's romantic life that led to him finally getting married in 1955. Then, describe what Che was like as a husband. Then, compare/contrast that to what Che was like as a father. How did fatherhood and marriage change Che's life? Did it change his life for the better or for the worse? How can you tell? Be sure to include at least two examples from the text that you think help to strengthen your arguments.

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