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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, how long has it been since Diego has seen Lisette face-to-face?

2. Who does the Defensor del Pueblo set Lisette up with to interview in Chapter 3?

3. How much vacation time does Lisette have when she goes to buys tickets to Colombia?

4. What do Javier's men take to Alma's family after they kill her?

5. When Lisette visits La Vigia, how many bars are there?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do doctors tell Jefferson about his illness?

2. In Chapter 5, what did Mason need to become?

3. With whom does Abel probably communicate as the van speeds back to La Vigia after Lisette is kidnapped?

4. How does Diego find a place for Lisette to go and try to find a story?

5. In 2007, why was it not possible to secure Afghanistan?

6. Where did Valencia want to do over the summer, and why did Juan Pedro not want her to go?

7. What is the difference between where army resources are deployed and how Juan Pedro would like to see resources deployed in Chapter 5?

8. What problems is Misael having with his crop in Chapter 7?

9. What happened to Juana Perez, and how did she survive?

10. How does Valencia get along with Luisa in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jefferson is killed in a raid. Why is it decided to kill Jefferson? How does he die? How does the raid satisfy Jefferson’s desire for a glorious death?

Essay Topic 2

Osmin and Jefferson offer Abel means to get revenge for his parents’ death. Does Abel want revenge? Does he seek and gain revenge?

Essay Topic 3

The Carpenter is a guerilla leader. How are there two sides to Carpenter? What is communicated about duality through the contrast of the violence he inflicts and the kindnesses he shows?

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