Fidel Castro Cumpleanos Quiz! How Well Do You Know Fidel?
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
What animal landed Fidel Castro into the Guinness Book of Records?
- A.
Hawk
- B.
Cow
- C.
Flamingo
- D.
Horse
Correct Answer
B. CowExplanation
He had a record breaking cow - highest milk yield by a cow in one day: 110 litres (29 U.S. gallons). The cow's name was Ubre Blanca (or White Udder) Source: http://ind.pn/1J62Db0Rate this question:
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- 2.
How long was Fidel Castro's longest speech on record?
- A.
18 hours and 7 minutes
- B.
2 hours
- C.
7 hours and 10 minutes
- D.
8 hours and 32 minutes
Correct Answer
C. 7 hours and 10 minutesExplanation
His longest speech on record in Cuba was 7 hours and 10 minutes in 1986 at the III Communist Party Congress in Havana. Source: http://ind.pn/1J62Db0Rate this question:
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- 3.
According to Fidel Castro, how many assassination attempts has he survived?
- A.
634
- B.
101
- C.
879
- D.
56
Correct Answer
A. 634Explanation
Castro claims he survived 634 attempts on his life, mainly masterminded by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. They involved poison pills, a toxic cigar, exploding mollusks, a chemically tainted diving suit and powder to make his beard fall out so as to undermine his popularity. Source: http://ind.pn/1J62Db0Rate this question:
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- 4.
During the time that Fidel Castro was in power, how many US presidents served in office?
- A.
9
- B.
10
- C.
11
- D.
15
Correct Answer
B. 10Explanation
Castro was in power for 49 years. In that time, there have been 10 U.S. presidents. Source: http://reut.rs/1fajm0B & http://bit.ly/1hzCB5zRate this question:
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- 5.
When was the last time that Fidel Castro smoked?
- A.
1985
- B.
Probably today
- C.
1926
- D.
1999
Correct Answer
A. 1985Explanation
Known for a fondness for Havana cigars, he quit smoking in 1985 for health reasons. Source: http://bit.ly/1hzCB5z & http://reut.rs/1fajm0BRate this question:
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- 6.
Why does Fidel Castro keep a beard?
- A.
It's practical. Shaving is a waste of time.
- B.
A revolutionary must keep a beard.
- C.
For medical reasons.
- D.
For religious purposes.
Correct Answer
A. It's practical. Shaving is a waste of time.Explanation
He started wearing a beard as a young revolutionary living in the mountains. It was not merely a symbol of the guerrilla fighter; Castro had practical reasons. "If you calculate 15 minutes a day to shave, that is 5,000 minutes a year spent shaving," he said, adding that he would rather spend his time on more important activities. Source: http://bit.ly/1hzCB5zRate this question:
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- 7.
Which one of these names is NOT Fidel Castro's nickname?
- A.
El Comandante
- B.
El Caballo
- C.
El Fuser
- D.
El Jefe Maximo
Correct Answer
C. El FuserExplanation
El Fuser was the nickname of Che Guevara. Source: http://bit.ly/1Pa7W9u & http://bit.ly/1J2PRpoRate this question:
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