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Hugo Chávez 101: a quiz about Venezuela's ex-president

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Hugo Chávez.

Venezuela's longtime president Hugo Chávez, whose death was announced Mar. 5, 2013, was a powerful force in Latin American politics for decades. But how well do you know the self-described Bolivarian revolutionary?  Take our quiz and find out!

  • By Arthur Bright Correspondent

1. What was Hugo Chávez’s occupation before he went into politics?

Farmer

Military

Oil magnate

Teacher
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