Bay of Pigs Quiz 1

Who fled Cuba for the Dominican Republic, taking with him a significant amount of money?

• Fidel Castro

• Che Guevara

• Fulgencio Batista

• Raul Castro

What major reform did Fidel Castro begin almost immediately after taking power?

• Military reforms

• Educational reforms

• Economic and agrarian reforms

• Healthcare reforms

What was the name of the brigade trained to invade Cuba?

• Brigada 2308

• Brigada 2407

• Brigada 2605

• Brigada 2506

Which plan did President Kennedy ultimately approve for the invasion?

• The Trinidad Plan

• The Havana Plan

• The Zapata Plan

• The Santiago Plan

On what date did the Bay of Pigs Invasion officially begin?

• April 15, 1961

• April 17, 1961

• April 20, 1961

• April 19, 1961

What was a significant factor in the failure of the Bay of Pigs Invasion?

• Lack of air cover

• Overwhelming support for Castro in Cuba

• The strength of the Cuban military

• All of the above

How did Fidel Castro respond to the impending invasion?

• He negotiated peace

• He fled Cuba

• He surrendered to the U.S.

• He mobilized over 60,000 militia troops

What was the outcome for the invading Brigade 2506?

• They joined forces with Castro

• They successfully overthrew Castro

• They were defeated and taken as prisoners of war

• They retreated without casualties