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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The kidnappings are bargains to negotiate what?
(a) A drug trafficker's ability to leave Colombia.
(b) Escobar's ability to gain office in government.
(c) Escobar's freedom.
(d) A drug trafficker's punishment.

2. What becomes of the negotiations between the Notables and Escobar's negotiator for Santos and Turbay?
(a) A series of offers and counteroffers that arrives at nothing.
(b) They never occur because Escobar calls them off.
(c) A counter-offer that leaves families fearing for the hostages' lives.
(d) A series of offers that gives indications of possible release.

3. Who becomes a strong supporter for Hernando Santos when his son, Francisco Santos, is abducted?
(a) His wife.
(b) His daughter-in-law.
(c) His other sons.
(d) His brother.

4. What is Juan Vitto prescribed when a doctor visits?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Tranquilizers.
(c) More reading.
(d) Over the counter ibuprofen.

5. When are Maruja and Beatriz kidnapped?
(a) October 31.
(b) November 7.
(c) August 30.
(d) November 27.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two things that give Marina and Maruja consolation while imprisoned?

2. Why do the kidnappers take Maruja and Beatriz to a second hiding place?

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

4. For whom does Maruja work?

5. Maruja and Beatriz are soon joined by another hostage. When was this person kidnapped?

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