Ernest Hemingway and Key West History

The video explores the historical significance of St. Augustine, America's first small town, founded by Spanish settlers. It highlights the well-preserved Castillo de San Marcos, a historic fort. The video also covers Henry Flagler's impact on Florida's development, particularly through the construction of the Hotel Ponce de Leon. Finally, it delves into Ernest Hemingway's time in Key West, where he engaged in sport fishing and developed his writing career.

Which town is considered America's first small town, founded by Spanish settlers?

• New Orleans

• Key West

• St. Augustine

• Jamestown

What is the name of the first masonry fort in the United States?

• Fort Sumter

• Fort Knox

• Castillo de San Marcos

• Fort Ticonderoga

Who was responsible for building the Hotel Ponce de Leon in St. Augustine?

• Henry Flagler

• Ernest Hemingway

• Thomas Edison

• Andrew Carnegie

What architectural style was chosen for the exterior of the Hotel Ponce de Leon?

• Gothic Revival

• Spanish Renaissance Revival

• Art Deco

• Victorian

What style is the Hotel Ponce de Leon known for?

• Spanish Renaissance Revival

• Modernist

• Neoclassical

• Baroque

Which famous writer arrived in Key West from Cuba in 1928?

• John Steinbeck

• Ernest Hemingway

• Mark Twain

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

What activity did Ernest Hemingway become fascinated with while in Key West?

• Painting

• Photography

• Sport fishing

• Sailing

Where did Ernest Hemingway settle in Key West?

• Simonton Street

• Whitehead Street

• Duval Street

• Mallory Square

What was one of Hemingway's favorite pastimes while living in Key West?

• Gardening

• Fishing

• Hiking

• Cooking

What impact did Hemingway's work have on his reputation?

• It brought him international fame

• It was largely ignored

• It was only popular posthumously

• It made him a local celebrity