Cuban Revolution
What caused the Cuban Revolution?
Too few people controlling the country's wealth and resources.
Poor people having few options and rights.
The government carrying too much about American business interests, and less about Cuban citizens
How does Julian feel at home?
Like a baby
Uniformed - no one tells him the truth
What does Julian's father do for a living?
Julian losses the Big Fish?
What does Julian say Cuba looks like?
A green crocodile?
Who led the Cuban Revolution?
Fidel Castro
Che Guevara
How does Julian feel at the airport in Havana?
Afraid
Ashamed for smuggling the ruby-winged swallow
To go to engineering school.
Whose house do revolutionaries loot?
What (American) island is closest to Cuba?
Key West
How far is it away from Havana?
Who was the Cuban President at the time of the revolution?
Fulgencio Batista
How does Julian feel at camp?
Confused
Having to tell his mom lies to keep her from worrying
Who is the lady with the little lady with the black dress?
A neighborhood spy working for the Castro regime.
Who helps her?
What does Julian's mother sell to buy pork chops?
Her alligator shoes
What city do Julian and his brothers fly to?
Miami
He fled in his plan with bags of money
How are Julians's parents different in their identities?
Julian's father is very diplomatic, and doesn't like to cause drama, he wants to ease conflict.
Julian's mother is "crazy proud and protective" and reactive
What is Julian's favorite hobby?
On the black market
What year did the Cuban Revolution take place?
1958 - 1959
Identity is a person's unique set of characteristics that define who they are and how they view themselves in comparison to others.
Who does Alquilino have a crush on?
Angelita
What does Julian's mother hide in Julian's suitcase?
The golden swallow with the ruby wings.
In what part of the U.S. is Florida located?
The south-eastern United states.
Bonus: What does Florida have in common with Michigan?