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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 does the American say to himself after he hears forty-four explosions?
(a) I am in for a long ride.
(b) I am catching the first flight home.
(c) This is exactly what I wanted.
(d) Damn, this going to be fun.

2. What does the author say stalks Colombia like a biblical plague?
(a) Drug trafficking.
(b) Theft.
(c) Violence.
(d) Politics.

3. What is Pablo's drug of choice?
(a) Cocaine.
(b) Heroin.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Alcohol.

4. What is Hugo's nickname?
(a) Flaco.
(b) Gordy.
(c) Maco.
(d) Coco.

5. What sport did the young Pedro love to play?
(a) Rugby.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Tennis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the American drug czar appointed in 1989?

2. How does the author describe Martinez's sense of humor?

3. Whose problem does Martinez say cocaine is?

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

5. What is the name of the man who assassinates Gaitan?

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