Cuba Quiz Part 2: Classic Cars, Cigars, and Coastal Views

How well do you know Cuba? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Cuba with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. What is a "casa particular"?

  • (A) A state-owned hotel.
  • (B) A private homestay or bed and breakfast.
  • (C) A public park.
  • (D) A type of restaurant.

• 2. What is the significance of the classic American cars in Cuba?

  • (A) They are a modern trend.
  • (B) They are a result of the US embargo, which has made it difficult to import new cars.
  • (C) They are only used for tourism.
  • (D) They are a government initiative to preserve history.

• 3. What is a key characteristic of Cuban communication style?

  • (A) Very quiet and reserved.
  • (B) Expressive, passionate, and often accompanied by gestures.
  • (C) Indirect and formal.
  • (D) Avoidance of eye contact.

• 4. What is the role of music and dance in Cuban culture?

  • (A) It is reserved for formal occasions.
  • (B) It is an integral part of everyday life and social gatherings.
  • (C) It is not very important.
  • (D) It is only practiced by professional performers.

• 5. What is a "bodega" in the context of the Cuban rationing system?

  • (A) A luxury goods store.
  • (B) A local, state-run grocery store where Cubans can buy their subsidized rations.
  • (C) A private supermarket.
  • (D) A farmers' market.

• 6. How is family life generally viewed in Cuba?

  • (A) The extended family is the center of social life, and multiple generations often live together.
  • (B) Individualism is prized above family connections.
  • (C) The nuclear family is the only important unit.
  • (D) Family gatherings are infrequent.

• 7. What is the significance of the Malecón in Havana?

  • (A) It is a major highway.
  • (B) It is a famous seawall and popular social gathering spot.
  • (C) It is a historical fortress.
  • (D) It is a shopping district.

• 8. What is a common attitude towards resourcefulness in Cuba?

  • (A) It is not a valued trait.
  • (B) The ability to invent, repair, and make do (known as "resolver") is highly respected.
  • (C) People prefer to buy new items rather than repair old ones.
  • (D) There is no need for resourcefulness due to abundance.

• 9. What is the main religion in Cuba?

  • (A) A syncretic mix of Catholicism and Santería is common.
  • (B) The country is officially atheist.
  • (C) Protestantism is the dominant religion.
  • (D) Islam is the main faith.

• 10. What is a common way to access the internet in Cuba?

  • (A) Through free, high-speed home connections.
  • (B) Through public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and squares.
  • (C) Every citizen has unlimited mobile data.
  • (D) Internet access is not available.