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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. How did the Cuban people react when they heard that Che was stepping down from his post to work on trade relations?

2. What did the Congolese rebels believe in that puzzled Che?

3. Which of the following countries was NOT considered part of the communist bloc in the early 1960's?

4. What was considered the highest rank in the Cuban rebel army during the time Castro was in power?

5. What were the only things allowed to pass from the US to Cuba during the 1960s trade freeze?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who was Alexandr Alexiev?

3. In what ways were Che and his army responsible for disrupting the Cuban Presidential election in 1957?

4. How did Batista step down from his Presidency?

5. Who was Aleida March?

6. What happened during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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

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

9. Why was Che forced to leave Cuba for three months following Castro's rise to power?

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

After completing his schooling, travel became a very important element in Che's life. The first major trip Che went on was a motorcycle trip with his friend Alberto. How did Che and Alberto survive during their long motorcycle trip? What major lessons did Che learn about his people and his country during this trip? Be sure to include at least two examples from the text that you believe help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

When Fidel Castro rose to power in Cuba, the US immediately banned all trade with the country. First, explain what reasons the US had for freezing their trade agreements with Cuba and whether or not you believe these to be valid reasons to stop trade. Then, describe the financial impact freezing trade with the US had on the Cuban government. Finally, describe the role Che played in helping to restore trade agreements around the world and what effect Che's trade efforts had on the Cuban economy once Castro was in power. Be sure to include at least two examples from the text that you believe help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Perhaps one of the best decisions Che Guevara ever made in his life was to complete his medical education. First, describe Che's educational journey to medical school. Why did he decide to study medicine over any other subject? Then, choose at least two different events in Che's life that never would have happened had he not become a doctor and describe them here. Do you think Che could have had the same political career had he not become a doctor? Why? Be sure to include at least two examples from the text that you think help to strengthen your arguments.

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