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

2. What is the name of the US. ambassador of Colombia in 1987?
(a) Peter Yearly.
(b) Charles Gillespie.
(c) David James.
(d) John Escobar.

3. What South American city does the author state is the most exciting place to be in 1948?
(a) Lima.
(b) Sao Paulo.
(c) Bueno Airos.
(d) Bogota.

4. Who does Pablo think the Americans are more interested in fighting than narcos?
(a) Communists.
(b) Guerillas.
(c) Child abusers.
(d) Gun dealers.

5. In what state had Lara arranged with the US embassy to live in with her family?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Texas.
(c) New York.
(d) Washington.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Pablo's mother?

3. What does the author say Pablo has the gift of doing when in people's company?

4. What did Maria claim the police refused to give her while in custody?

5. Where is the car bomb discovered that is meant for the Colonel and his family?

(see the answer key)

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