$ VwA 1 SS' A Quiz on Our Schools in Cuba THE WOMAN’S BOARD OF HOME MISSIONS OF THE PRESBYTERL\N CHURCH IN THE U. S. A. One Fifty-Six Fifth Avenue, New York City A QUIZ ON OUR SCHOOLS IN CUBA I. GEOGRAPHICALLY (1-7) 1. Where is Cuba? In the language of the old-time geographies, Cuba is “bounded” on the north by the Atlantic Ocean, on the east by the Windward Passage (on the other side of which is Haiti), on the south by the Caribbean Sea, and on the west by the Gulf of Mexico. 2. By what name is Cuba sometimes called ? “The Guardian of the Gates of the American Mediterranean,” “The Key to the Gulf of Mexico,” “The Sentinel of the Caribbean Sea,” “The Pearl of the Antilles.” 3. How is Cuba situated—longi¬ tudinally ? The easternmost point, Cape Maysi, lies upon the same meridian as New York. Cape San Antonio, its western limit, is on the line of Cincinnati. 4. How far is Havana from New York? 3 About 1400 miles—three days by steamer (but eight days to Santiago). 5. How far from Florida? About 100 miles, but the railroad ex¬ tension to Key West with ferry connec¬ tions to Havana shortens the water jour¬ ney. Travelers may some day board a train at New York City and not leave it until Havana is reached. 6. How large is Cuba? Seven hundred and thirty miles long, about as long as Italy. Its area is nearly that of Pennsylvania or Ohio. 7. What is the climate of Cuba? To the Cuban, perfect; but to Ameri¬ cans while delightful, and for a time healthful, a long stay in it is very ener¬ vating; hence our missionaries to Cuba need occasional bracings in the States. There is, however, a great difference be¬ tween the lower western end and the mountainous eastern part of the island. In the latter, climatic conditions leave little to be desired. II. EDUCATIONALLY (8-11) 8. What educational advantages had Cuba under Spanish rule? During the four hundred years of Spanish domination, Cuba had “no edu¬ cation worthy of the name.” 9. What was the beginning of better days for Cuba? The American Provisional Govern¬ ment almost immediately began to es¬ tablish public schools, equipped with modern appliances, and in charge of thoroughly trained teachers. In many ways great impetus was given to educa¬ tion. TO. What of education now? Unhappily the standard set by the Provisional Government has not been maintained by the Cuban government. Only in 'Havana is there anything like adequate provision for public education. 11. What is the result of these con¬ ditions ? The need for mission schools is great, and the rewards great. There is de¬ mand for enlargement. III. PRESBYTERIAN MISSION SCHOOLS (12-20) 12. Whtn and where was the first Presbyterian Mission School for Cuba established ? In the report of the Superintendent of School Work for 1902 occurs this passage: “In the fall of 1901, a new enterprise was started in Havana, with a single teacher in charge. The interest centered in this little school of fifty-seven pupils is one of the marvels in the capital city of this young republic. News of the opening of this school has gone into many towns and communities surround¬ ing Havana, and from them have come earnest, urgent appeals to the Woman’s Board of Home Missions for similar schools—appeals which, indeed, it is im¬ possible to ignore. They seem like the cries of the despairing, aroused again to hope by what they hear and see.” The school at Havana was continued until 1910, when, owing to changed con¬ ditions, it was closed. 13. In what other places in Cuba have schools been established? The first extension of the work was the opening of a school at Guines, forty miles southeast from Havana. Guines has a population of 9,(X)o. Since the school was established the number of pupils has doubled, the latest report giving one hundred and twelve as the number enrolled. Four teachers are in charge. The Sunday School has an attendance of one hundred and eight. 14. Where is Sancti Spiritus? Two hundred miles to the southeast of Havana is the old, old city of Sancti Spiritus, in the Province of Santa Clara, founded in 1514, and having now a population of 12,000. Two out of seven ancient churches (Roman Catholic) re¬ main. One of them—the oldest on the island—was built in the year 1604. 15. When was our school at Sancti Spiritus opened? 6 In 1903, with twenty-four pupils. The Report for 1910 places the number at one hundred and twenty-three. These boys and girls are bright and lovable, and very eager to obtain a thorough edu¬ cation. 16. How old is our school at Nueva Paz? The school here was opened in 1904. The enrollment of pupils in 1910 was one hundred and twelve. 17. What is the most important study in our Cuban schools? In all our schools the Bible is given the first place. Especially is this so in Cuba and Porto Rico, since there the ignorance of it is so great. The Bible is also' the most fascinating of all studies to young and old. 18. Name our present schools in Cuba. Guines, Sancti Spiritus, and Nueva Paz. 19. What is the total enrollment in our Cuban schools? Four hundred pupils, and fourteen missionary teachers. 20. How many pupils in the Sunday Schools connected with the day schools? Two hundred and forty-five. 7 No. 437—1st Ed.—4,1911. Price, 3c. per copy, $2.50 per 100 • 'A'. r- •' ■ . .vJ' '■ ■: ■ , r.-i- • •' ^•:' ■ V /'* f ■:, ', I' -' •'. .-■■•j,' . ■'• v'v. ' 'iS'C ■,' ;AA* ■'. ■'■• aA’’" t • .;■ :■('< 'v* .A / ■ •-. * ^ < A’rA) ,i'A ' V y 5 • • , ^ - A ;■-. s ' ( '•i' .lijl ' ' ■ ■. ''AAv^^l / \'. A .;.>y..l,;.. :' ' '''mV.v •, ,:•:' r,-r Kv! '^ ■ ,4. A'jv j. wy 1 . > y ,-J * ' '4''” AAv , • :' ■^ AAA.i A",. y- ' ; ■ . . ■ ■ ' • ■ .'■ ,'-A ' ■ ^ A-ri ,• ■ V,. '' '■' ■. "■■'i ■ i'.,-’, /■ ■y . .■■■^' AA'-AApIfli