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News of a Kidnapping | Quiz

Gabriel García Márquez
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News of a Kidnapping | Quiz

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1)

What does the Extraditables' lawyer want for his clients in terms of treatment? (from Chapter 4)

Minimum punishment if they turn themselves in.
Amnesty.
A safe security prison.
Political treatment as the guerrillas get them.
2)

Escobar does not want a firing range at the prison because he believes it is what? (from Epilogue)

An area that will inhibit his future plans to escape.
A place where prisoners are the targets.
A practice range for the Elite Corps.
A place where he will have to watch some of his guards pay their penalty.
3)

From the list below, which is one example of the relaxed freedom given to Marina, Maruja, and Beatriz? (from Chapter 5)

They can stand without asking for permission.
They can talk freely in regular voice volumes.
They can go to the bathroom when they wish.
They can request certain meals a few times a week.
4)

The Santos family learns Pacho is in the northern part of Bogota. How do they know this? (from Chapter 4)

Pacho talks of clues in a minicassette sent to the family to prove he's alive.
Guido Parra slips during a negotiation with the Notables.
Hernando's friend recognizes Pacho's voice coming from an abandoned house.
Pacho reads a headline from a local edition newspaper on a minicassette to prove he's alive.
5)

Who is allowed to visit Marina and Beatriz in January? (from Chapter 5)

Rafael Pardo.
Alberto Villamizar.
A doctor.
Guido Parra.
6)

Of the noted men that turn themselves in after Decree 3030, what is the biggest influence that causes them to surrender? (from Chapter 6)

The fear of extradition.
The women in the family.
The fear of execution.
A sign from the Holy Infant.
7)

What concerns Escobar when watching "God's Minute"? (from Epilogue)

Father Herreros condemns Escobar's followers for not being able to think for themselves.
Father Herreros condemns the Medellín boys for killing police officers.
Father Herreros announces his retirement from the show.
Father Herreros apparently calls Escobar an unrepentant pornographer.
8)

What last favor does Escobar ask of Alberto when they depart? (from Epilogue)

To tell Maruja that Escobar is sorry.
To tell Maza Marquez that Escobar would love to meet with him sometime.
For Alberto to calm Escobar's mother and wife.
To thank President Gaviria for his patience.
9)

What finally gets Escobar to surrender? (from Chapter 6)

Nieves and Quintero are able to convince him.
The Ochoa brothers threaten him.
Escobar's daughter is taken hostage by the law.
Decree 303.
10)

How do the guards discover that it is Maruja's birthday? (from Chapter 5)

From one of Maruja's optimistic games.
Maruja makes a fuss about it.
During a television show by her children.
Beatriz and Marina sing "Happy Birthday" to Maruja.
11)

What does Maruja share with the new guards? (from Chapter 9)

The devised codes from her family on radio and television.
Her dream that they will grow up straight.
Lentils.
Stories about her sons.
12)

How does Luis Guillermo Pérez, Marina's son, confirm her identity? (from Chapter 6)

By her hands.
By her teeth.
By her eyes.
By her well-known high cheekbones.
13)

Who remains after the series of hostage releases in late 1990? (from Chapter 5)

Marina, Maruja, Beatriz and Francisco Santos.
Diana, Marina, Maruja, Beatriz, Richard, and Francisco Santos.
Diana, Richard, Marina, Maruja, Hero and Francisco.
Diana, Maruja, Marina, Beatriz, Juan, and Richard.
14)

When is the selected day for Maruja's and Pacho's release? (from Chapter 10)

May 20.
June 7.
April 19.
May 12.
15)

After the Notables negotiation failure, what news does Pardo give Villamizar to have something to look forward to? (from Chapter 4)

Nydia has leads on Escobar is location.
President Gaviria is putting more forces to work to help negotiate with Parra.
Pardo's department receives a minicassette from Maruja.
Another decree is being worked on to amend the first rejected one.
16)

What city does Escobar threaten to dynamite? (from Chapter 8)

Cartagena.
Cali.
Manizales.
Bogotá.
17)

How do Escobar's personal guards view Father Herreros? (from Chapter 10)

They respect him.
They are suspicious of his involvement.
They think he is a madman.
They are split in their opinion of him.
18)

What is the reason for the numerous checkpoints seen around the city as Beatriz is driven to her release point? (from Chapter 7)

The Cali cartel bombs the area to create confusion for the Extraditables.
The Extraditables bombed numerous police stations.
Bombings by urban guerrillas.
Elite Corps efforts to find the abductors.
19)

How does Alberto Villamizar prepare for his reunion with Maruja? (from Chapter 11)

He redecorates the house for her homecoming.
He dresses up and waits with the children at their home.
He buys dozens of flowers and favorite foods.
He invites all her friends and family to their home to welcome her back.
20)

What dramatic move does Escobar perform when he meets Pataquiva? (from Epilogue)

Hugs the man.
Slowly takes out the bullets from his ankle pistol.
Slowly shakes his hand and silently nods.
Politely introduces himself as if they were in business.
21)

How does law enforcement identify the body of the first hostage executed? (from Chapter 6)

Hair similarities.
Dental records.
A tattoo.
The up market clothes and well-groomed nails.
22)

How does don Fabio receive Villamizar's request for help? (from Chapter 8)

Don Fabio completely supports him.
Don Fabio believes Escobar will no longer listen to his advice.
Don Fabio immediately refuses involvement.
Don Fabio is hesitant that Alberto is the right man.
23)

How does Diana die? (from Chapter 6)

She is shot and left behind.
An Elite Corps member shoots her after mistaking her as one of Escobar's men.
From a random gunshot wound to her waist.
The kidnappers kill her before they flee during the raid.
24)

Who goes through a social change from a fearful victim to public star? (from Chapter 8)

Dr. Guerrero.
Andrés.
Pacho's wife.
Martha Nieves.
25)

What complaints do the women in the drug traffickers' family have? (from Chapter 4)

Police brutality.
Fear for their lives if they talk with Nydia.
Unpredictable behavior seen in Escobar.
Unfair punishments for the men in their lives.
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