Cuba's Escape and Family Dynamics Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Who is Isabel's mother?

Teresa Padron de Fernandez

Who is Isabel's father?

Geraldo Fernandez

What was the cause of the riot in Havana?

Running out of food way too quickly

How many times did Geraldo try to flee from Cuba?

Why had it become so difficult to escape from Cuba?

Food shortages and increased attempts by others to flee Signup and view all the answers

What is the American policy "Wet foot, Dry foot"?

Cuban refugees caught at sea are sent to Guantanamo Bay, while those who reach U.S. soil can stay Signup and view all the answers

Why does Lito tell Geraldo there is no point in throwing himself in the ocean?

There is no reason when he could just lay low, as Lito knows a hiding place Signup and view all the answers

What did Fidel Castro's message say that interrupted the Industriales game?

He stated that they could not guard U.S. borders while U.S. agents instigated riots in Havana Signup and view all the answers

What did Lito tell Papi about why he couldn't leave Cuba?

He had a whole family living in Cuba, including a wife and kids Signup and view all the answers

Describe Fidel Castro.

An old man with liver spots, gray hair, a big bushy beard, wearing a military suit Signup and view all the answers

What were Isabel's father and grandfather arguing about?

About dictators, freedom, and family responsibility Signup and view all the answers

Why did Lito say Isabel's family could not go to Cuba?

Isabel's mother was pregnant, and there was no food in Cuba Signup and view all the answers

Who was home when Isabel visited the Castillos?

Ivan and his father Rudi Signup and view all the answers

What did the Castillos make their boat out of?

Metal advertisements, road signs, and oil drums Signup and view all the answers

What was Isabel trying to convince Senor Castillo to do?

To take her and her family back to America Signup and view all the answers

What equipment does Rudi say they lack to sail to America?

Gasoline Signup and view all the answers

Where did Isabel go to fix the problem of them having no gasoline?

A fisherman her grandfather knew Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Character Overview

Isabel's Mother: Teresa Padron de Fernandez, central to Isabel's family dynamics.
Isabel's Father: Geraldo Fernandez, suffered physical consequences from a riot, indicated by welts on his back, treated with iodine.

Events and Context

Cause of the Riot in Havana: Caused by rapidly depleting food supplies, leading to civil unrest.
Geraldo's Escape Attempts: Made two unsuccessful attempts to flee Cuba, first with a raft during a tropical storm, and second with a motorboat before getting caught by the Cuban navy.
Increasing Difficulty to Escape: More food shortages funneling desperate Cubans towards the U.S., tightening escape routes.

American Policies

Wet Foot, Dry Foot Policy: Cuban refugees captured at sea ("wet feet") are taken to Guantanamo Bay, while those who reach U.S. soil ("dry feet") gain refugee status and a path to citizenship.

Family Dynamics

Lito's Advice: Encouraged Geraldo to stay low instead of risking his life by jumping into the ocean, suggesting a hiding place in the cane fields.
Familial Confrontations: Tension between Isabel's father and grandfather about responsibilities tied to freedom and the impact of dictatorship on family life.

Fidel Castro's Message

Castro addressed the public, linking U.S. activities to riots in Cuba and announcing that anyone wishing to leave Cuba could do so legally, signaling a shift in government policy.

Arguments Over Leaving Cuba

Lito's Reluctance: Expressed the difficulty of leaving due to family ties. Isabel countered Lito's points by highlighting dire conditions in Cuba, noting the U.S. offers food, freedom, and a safe environment for her family.

Boat and Escape Plans

Boat Construction: The Castillos built a makeshift boat from metal advertisements, road signs, and oil drums, designed to carry eight people.
Isabel's Plea to Senor Castillo: Attempted to persuade Castillo to take her family on the journey to America, arguing about the potential imprisonment of her father if they stayed.
Gasoline Shortage: Rudi cited lack of gasoline as a major hindrance to their escape plan, but Isabel volunteered to solve the problem by negotiating with a fisherman for fuel, offering her prized French trumpet as barter.

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Description

Explore the complexities of family relationships and escape attempts depicted in the context of Cuban unrest. This quiz covers key events surrounding Isabel's family during a time of political turmoil and examines American policies affecting Cuban refugees.