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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Escobar claim Mr. Gaviria was murdered by?

2. Which magazine estimated Gacha's fortune at $5 billion?

3. What do the guerillas like to throw in the railroad underpasses?

4. What is the name of the man Pablo murders on April 21st?

5. How does Mermelstein describe Escobar's appearance in the Semana magazine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Martinez identify with Escobar? How does this help Martinez in his quest to find Escobar?

Essay Topic 2

How does Escobar's upbringing contribute to his decision to become a criminal? In what way does the author suggest it was impossible at that time to be big and honest?

Essay Topic 3

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

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