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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. To what game does Diana compare the negotiations?
2. Who exposes Escobar when he attempts to infiltrate the New Liberalism Party?
3. Who is the only one to not hide the pessimism of the kidnappings of Maruja and Beatriz?
4. The guards watching Diana and her crew can be described as _____________.
5. Who remains after the series of hostage releases in late 1990?
Short Essay Questions
1. Pacho has ideas of escaping when he feels there is no other alternative. How is this option possible? What makes Pacho believe he can escape all the guards?
2. Villamizar is running out of options and feels the only way to negotiate with Escobar is to meet him face to face. Escobar does not comply. Why doesn't Escobar want to meet with Villamizar?
3. Describe Marina Montoya's situation as it is introduced in Chapter One.
4. Describe the attempt to rescue Diana Turbay and its consequences.
5. Why do drug traffickers not like the New Liberation Party? How does New Liberation feel about drug trafficking?
6. Why do the kidnappers abduct family members rather than the actual politicians or other influential people?
7. When Beatriz is released, Maruja is now the only prisoner. Describe Maruja's state after Beatriz is gone?
8. How does Nydia feel about the rescue attempt before and after it occurs?
9. What is the National Narcotics Statute, and how is it related to the abductions?
10. Maruja is rejuvenated once more while imprisoned. What helps Maruja begin to look after herself again?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The President holds office to help protect and do good by the population of his country. President Gaviria is in a dilemma. He wants to fight narcoterrorism long-term, but he is faced with hostages' lives that are presently in danger. How does President Gaviria handle this situation? Why does he make the decisions that he does?
Essay Topic 2
Ten hostages are taken by the Extraditables. Some are imprisoned for over 6 months while others are released earlier. Each of their situations is different, but some comparisons are still there. Describe the consequences of imprisonment on a hostage physically and psychologically. Consider the different hostages and how they are treated.
Essay Topic 3
One of the biggest issues of compromising with narcoterrorists when they take hostages is the long term effect. President Gaviria works hard to fight narcoterrorism without having to negotiate with hostage abductors. Nonetheless, he is pressured to pass Decree 303. Escobar turns himself in, but there are many other drug cartels in Colombia. Research narcoterrorism in Colombia from the 1980s to late 1990s. Consider President Gaviria's term and write about whether he succeeds in bringing down narcoterrorism. If he is successful, how does he do it? If he is not, who is?
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