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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Pablo claim is using Lara?
(a) The New Liberals.
(b) Fidel Castro.
(c) The US embassy.
(d) The Conservatives.

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

3. What is the name of the basketball star who died after snorting cocaine?
(a) Larry Bird.
(b) Dennis Formby.
(c) Len Bias.
(d) Gordon Reeves.

4. Where had Pablo's mother been visiting on the day of his murder?
(a) A medical clinic.
(b) A shopping center.
(c) The Catholic Church.
(d) The Internet cafe.

5. What does the Colonel fear the planes will hit when they fly low over the army base?
(a) Towers.
(b) Helicopters.
(c) Electric wires.
(d) Satellite dishes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pablo force the judge off his case?

2. What is Hugo's nickname?

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

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

5. What famous figure does Bowden compare Pablo's mustache to?

(see the answer key)

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