Fidel Castro / Bay of Pigs

In what country did Fidel Castro arm and prepare for his takeover of Cuba? (Page 1)

• A. Venezuela

• B. Dominican Republic

• C. The United States of America

• D. Mexico

What type of government did Fidel Castro establish in Cuba? (Page 1)

• A. Capitalist

• B. Socialist

• C. Democracy

• D. Communist

The Bay of Pigs Invasion was planned and overseen by which US government agency? (Page 2)

• A. FBI

• B. ATF

• C. CIA

• D. IRS

Which US President initially authorized the planning for the Bay of Pigs Invasion? (Page 2)

• A. John F Kennedy

• B. Dwight D. Eisenhower

• C. Richard M. Nixon

• D. Lyndon B. Johnson

What happened to the Cuban exiles that were captured following the Bay of Pigs Invasion? (Page 2)

• A. They were placed on trial, and imprisoned, but eventually returned to the US.

• B. They were put on trial and then were all executed.

• C. They were given the choice to join the Cuban Army. If they refused, they were tortured

• D. They were placed on trial, and held in prison for 30 years.

What was the United States’ response to Castro’s seizing of power in Cuba? (Page 1)

• A. They supported him, even sending Cuban exiles to aid him.

• B. They distrusted him and supported a group of Cuban exiles who tried to overthrow him.

• C. They disliked him and attempted replace him with a fascist leader.

• D. They felt neutral about him, and tried to ignore what was going on in Cuba.

In what three nations was Fidel Castro involved in revolutions with? (Page 1)

• A. Cuba, the Dominican Republic & Colombia

• B. . Cuba, Haiti & the Dominican Republic

• C. Cuba, Chile & Venezuela

• D. Cuba, Haiti & the Dominican Republic

Which of the following best defines the word "Relinquish" found in paragraph 10?

• A. An occurrence or event.

• B. To gather in one place.

• C. A betrayal of one’s own nation.

• D. To let go of or release

Which of the following best defines the word "Exiles" found in paragraph 16?

• A. A betrayal of one’s own nation.

• B. To put to use.

• C. Those who have been banished from their native country.

• D. To examine by asking questions.

Which of the following is TRUE?

• A. The Bay of Pigs incident is often seen as a success for the United States and JFK.

• B. 114 Americans died in the Bay of Pigs invasion.

• C. Brigade 2506 ultimately ran out of ammunition and were captured.

• D. The Bay of Pigs invasion lasted 8 days.