Ernest Hemingway Was The Worst KGB Spy Ever

Ernest Hemingway Was The Worst KGB Spy Ever

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History, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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Ernest Hemingway, renowned American novelist, was also an unskilled spy for the Soviets during the 1940s. Despite his enthusiasm, his espionage efforts yielded no valuable information. Initially motivated by anti-fascist sentiments, Hemingway's involvement with the NKVD was voluntary and ideological. He later offered his services to the US during WWII. His paranoia about being surveilled by the FBI contributed to his tragic suicide in 1961.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was Ernest Hemingway's code name when he worked as a spy for the Soviets?

Argo

Argonaut

Titan

Jason

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Why did Hemingway agree to work for the Soviets?

He was paid a large sum of money

He was blackmailed

He was tricked into it

He was ideologically motivated

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which war influenced Hemingway's anti-fascist views?

The Spanish Civil War

The Korean War

World War II

World War I

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Hemingway's role with the United States Office of Strategic Services?

He was a double agent

He wrote propaganda

He trained new spies

He tracked U-boats

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Hemingway's espionage efforts for the Soviets?

He failed to produce any valuable information

He provided crucial information

He was a highly successful spy

He was awarded by the Soviets

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was Hemingway's main concern during the McCarthy era?

Being blacklisted

Being exposed as a Soviet spy

Losing his literary reputation

Being deported

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did records reveal about Hemingway's belief that he was being watched?

He was paranoid and incorrect

He was correct; the FBI was surveilling him

He was never under surveillance

He was watched by the KGB