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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is retrieved safely through a rescue mission?
(a) Diana Turbay.
(b) Maruja and Beatriz.
(c) Richard Becerro.
(d) Francisco Santos.

2. What is the major underlying problem that disturbs the government's ability to control drug trafficking and guerrilla warfare?
(a) Corruption within the government.
(b) Economic turmoil that makes drug trafficking tempting.
(c) Politicians fear of assassination, so they never strengthen laws.
(d) Lack of an effective judicial system.

3. What stops Pacho from considering suicide?
(a) A deep conversation with one of the guards.
(b) A picture of his family in the paper.
(c) A column in "El Tiempo" specifically telling Pacho not to think about it.
(d) Rereading a letter he wrote to his wife while imprisoned.

4. How does Nydia view President Gaviria?
(a) She believes his decisions are hard on her but good for all.
(b) She believes he is just as dishonorable as Escobar.
(c) She thinks he is an understanding man.
(d) She thinks he is cold-hearted.

5. What are the hostages given to wear while in hiding?
(a) One long sleeve shirt and long pants.
(b) Sweat suits.
(c) A thin T-shirt and long pants.
(d) Prisoner's overalls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the guard refer to Diana as being?

2. What does Diana begin to do when she learns her kidnapping is not an isolated event?

3. What is different about Diana and her crew's location compared to the other hostages' hiding places?

4. What does "Doctor" suggest Maruja do when they talk?

5. Where is Beatriz when Maruja sees her on television?

(see the answer key)

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