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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. What was the name of Hilda's relative who came to Cuba under the revolutionary scholarship program?

2. What were the members of the community that did not support Castro known as?

3. Who was elected President in the 1958 Cuban Presidential election?

4. How did the Cuban public react when Frank Pais was captured and killed by the government?

5. What was the first African nation Aleida visited to be close to Che?

Short Essay Questions

1. What assassinations did the US government fund while Castro was in power?

2. What happened during the invasion of the Bay of Pigs?

3. How did Che alter the landscape of El Hombrito?

4. How did Batista step down from his Presidency?

5. What communication did Che have with his friends and family before he left Cuba?

6. What happened when Che had a terrible asthma attack while setting up a new camp near Manzanillo?

7. What political events were happening in Argentina in the months after the Cuban Missile Crisis that worried Che?

8. What was considered the highest rank in the Cuban rebel army?

9. What happened when Castro's army attempted to overtake the city of Cienfuegos?

10. Who was Pablo Ribalta and what did he do for Che's men?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Throughout Che's life and death, there was always much speculation and rumor as to what the truth behind Che Guevara was. Choose at least two controversies that swirled around Che during either his life or his death. What rumors circulated through the media about the "truth" behind Che's life and death? Explain whether you think this biography has cleared up any of the old rumors or conspiracies surrounding the life and death of Che Guevara, and explain why.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout their political career, Castro and Che considered the United States to be their common enemy. What was it about the United States that both Castro and Che found to be so bothersome? Based on their political arguments, do you understand why Castro and Che felt such hatred toward the US or do you think they had a skewed perspective? Why? Finally, explain why both Castro and Che spent a significant amount of time in the US even though they hated the government and its people. Be sure to include at least two examples from the text that you think help to strengthen your arguments.

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