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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pablo declare war on?

2. What does Escobar tell Mendoza will happen before he dies?

3. Who owns the prison Escobar is put into?

4. How does the author describe Pablo's cruelty?

5. What does Escobar claim he is rather than a criminal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Away from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 2

How does Escobar manipulate the different groups in Colombian society to maintain his power? How does Escobar deal with people that stand in his way? How does the way he deals with people contribute to his downfall?

Essay Topic 3

How does Escobar rise to power? How does Escobar keep his power once he is there?

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