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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first to be kidnapped in the string of related abductions?
(a) Diana Turbay.
(b) Marina Montoya.
(c) Melina Guevara.
(d) Francisco Santos.

2. What is most surprising about Santos' kidnapping?
(a) It is done in the middle of a busy street.
(b) Everyone sees, but no one says a word due to fear.
(c) It is done in the middle of his workplace.
(d) It succeeds despite the number of cops at the scene.

3. Who is the only one to not hide the pessimism of the kidnappings of Maruja and Beatriz?
(a) Diego Montaña Cuéllar.
(b) Maza Márquez.
(c) President Gaviria.
(d) Rafael Pardo.

4. In what state does Villamizar find Hernando Santos and former president Turbay when he visits them for the first time after Maruja's kidnapping?
(a) Santos and Turbay turn to prayer as their only hope.
(b) Santos and Turbay are still in a fervor to find their children.
(c) Santos and Turbay are discouraged.
(d) Santos and Turbay believe their children are already dead.

5. How do the kidnappers learn Beatriz's identity?
(a) Maruja tells them.
(b) Marina tells them.
(c) From a television news report.
(d) Through a radio announcement.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the kidnappers abduct the first set of people?

2. Why is Beatriz a target?

3. What reality hits Luis Guillermo of Pablo Escobar's power?

4. Who does Villamizar call for help?

5. Which hostage is no longer worth a bargain?

(see the answer key)

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