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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Villamizar want to meet Escobar?
(a) To convince him to surrender.
(b) To plea for Maruja's and Pacho's return.
(c) To see if the man really exists.
(d) To shoot him point blank.

2. What message do the Santos' send Pacho in "El Tiempo" when they hear he will be released soon?
(a) An article about keeping hope alive.
(b) A column about freedom.
(c) A picture of Pacho's family in his home with a spot saved for him.
(d) A family picture of Hernando with Pacho's wife and kids.

3. 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 are discouraged.
(b) Santos and Turbay are still in a fervor to find their children.
(c) Santos and Turbay turn to prayer as their only hope.
(d) Santos and Turbay believe their children are already dead.

4. What opportunity for possible freedom arises when Gorilla is having chest pains?
(a) Maruja and Beatrix have access to submachine guns.
(b) The second guard sends Beatriz to the pharmacy for medicine.
(c) The second guard asks for the women's help to bring Gorilla to the hospital.
(d) Gorilla asks Maruja to find the majordomo for help.

5. What does President Gaviria do first thing Monday morning after news of the possible release comes out Sunday?
(a) Meets with Alberto Villamizar.
(b) Meets with Hernando Santos.
(c) Listens to radio newscasts.
(d) Meets with Rafael Pardo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Escobar's army to do when he surrenders?

2. What does everyone call the man who seems to lead the kidnapping?

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

4. At the end of October, what does Diana learn is distressing Azucena?

5. How does Luis Guillermo Pérez, Marina's son, confirm her identity?

(see the answer key)

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