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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mermelstein describe Escobar's appearance in the Semana magazine?
(a) Sturdy and short.
(b) Muscular and violent.
(c) Fat and stout.
(d) Tall and thin.

2. What did Escobar often leave prison to attend?
(a) Soccer matches.
(b) Weddings.
(c) Rugby matches.
(d) Business meetings.

3. What is the name of Pablo's favorite singer?
(a) Frank Sinatra.
(b) Roberto Carlos.
(c) Leonard Cohen.
(d) Romario.

4. What did Escobar and his gang use to steal and sell in their early days?
(a) Posters.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Headstones.
(d) Computers.

5. What drug does Escobar claim is created in American labs?
(a) MDMA.
(b) Ketamine.
(c) Heroin.
(d) Crack.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Pablo's men kill in 1989?

2. What does Que mas, caballero mean?

3. What was Guillermo Cano's role on the El Espectador?

4. What is the name of the CIA station chief?

5. What does the author say is an essential part of Centra Spike's strategy?

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