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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Beatriz a target?
(a) Beatriz's kidnapping is not intentional.
(b) Beatriz is the aunt of the Secretary General.
(c) Beatriz is the mistress of Albert Villamizar, a famous politician.
(d) Beatriz is the wife of a well-known politician.

2. What are the hostages given to wear while in hiding?
(a) One long sleeve shirt and long pants.
(b) Prisoner's overalls.
(c) Sweat suits.
(d) A thin T-shirt and long pants.

3. How do the guards react to knowing it is Maruja's birthday?
(a) They give her extra lentils for lunch.
(b) They tell Maruja to stop whining about it.
(c) They are sympathetic.
(d) They do not acknowledge it.

4. How are Pacho's guards compared to Maruja and Beatriz's guards?
(a) Pacho's guards are worse than the women's guards.
(b) Pacho's guards are just as harsh.
(c) Pacho's guards are much more informal.
(d) Pacho's guards are hardly present.

5. How do the kidnappers learn Beatriz's identity?
(a) From a television news report.
(b) Maruja tells them.
(c) Through a radio announcement.
(d) Marina tells them.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is the first person freed?

2. What does President Gaviria make clear to Maza Márquez about rescue missions?

3. Who founded the New Liberalism Party?

4. Why is Germán Montoya an important man?

5. From what illness does Maruja suffer a month after her abduction?

(see the answer key)

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