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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) Fat and stout.
(b) Tall and thin.
(c) Sturdy and short.
(d) Muscular and violent.

2. What does Escobar say he has never been convicted of in Colombia?
(a) A crime.
(b) Theft.
(c) Murder.
(d) Rape.

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

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

5. How does Pablo prove he is a threat to American citizens?
(a) He blows up a commercial plane.
(b) He explodes ships in Miami harbor.
(c) He holds tourists hostage.
(d) He sells guns to American anti-capitalists.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Steve Murphy from?

3. What is the name of the US. ambassador of Colombia in 1987?

4. What national hero do the Colombians compare Galan to?

5. How did Pablo's enemies try to kill him in January 1988?

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