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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What member of Pablo's family is kidnapped?
(a) His father.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) His mother.
(d) His brother.

2. What kind of person does the author say Colombia breeds?
(a) Robin Hoods.
(b) Tyrants.
(c) Outlaws.
(d) Bandits.

3. What does the American say Bogota reminds him of?
(a) A European capital.
(b) A third world city.
(c) An American city.
(d) An African slum.

4. What is the name of the man who assassinates Gaitan?
(a) Roa.
(b) Xavi.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Diego.

5. What is the name of the American drug czar appointed in 1989?
(a) James Raven.
(b) William Bennett.
(c) Cuba Yardley.
(d) Robert Franklin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the American say to himself after he hears forty-four explosions?

2. What does the author call the mission the colonel has been given?

3. What marks Gaitan out as an outsider?

4. How does Pablo prove he is a threat to American citizens?

5. Why does Pablo order his men to kill Franklin?

(see the answer key)

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