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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the guards prevent Maruja from learning about the retaliation for the Priscos' death?
(a) The guards take away the radio and television.
(b) The guards stop bringing in the newspapers.
(c) New guards are brought in that know nothing about the past.
(d) The guards do not allow television and radio for a week.

2. How many guards are there for Maruja, Beatriz, and the other woman held together in one room?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

3. How does Marina spend her New Year's Eve?
(a) Quietly in the corner.
(b) She dances all night without music.
(c) Laughing and joking with the guards.
(d) She drinks and tries drugs with the guards.

4. What is Manuel Perez famous for?
(a) He is the leader of the Army of National Liberation.
(b) He is the director of "El Tiempo."
(c) He is the co-founder of New Liberalism.
(d) He is Escobar's right hand man.

5. What does Maruja give herself to keep her sanity?
(a) Two hours of solitude a day.
(b) A time for prayer to the Holy Infant once a day.
(c) One-on-one conversations with Beatriz to keep focus on reality.
(d) A cigarette as soon as she wakes up to the gloomy mornings.

6. What does the Extraditables' lawyer want for his clients in terms of treatment?
(a) Amnesty.
(b) Minimum punishment if they turn themselves in.
(c) Political treatment as the guerrillas get them.
(d) A safe security prison.

7. What forms of communication do Maruja and Beatriz have from the outside world?
(a) Radio and television.
(b) Radio and newspapers.
(c) Newspapers and magazines.
(d) Magazines and television.

8. After Gaviria's response to the deaths, how do the Extraditables answer?
(a) They will release all remaining hostages.
(b) They will release one hostage.
(c) They will continue with the executions.
(d) They request another negotiation.

9. How do the majordomo and his wife treat Maruja's on her birthday?
(a) They bring champagne and cake to celebrate.
(b) They allow her to write a letter to send to her husband.
(c) They give her a cupcake for dessert.
(d) They let her walk outside the enclosed courtyard as a gift.

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

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

12. From what illness does Maruja suffer a month after her abduction?
(a) Migraines.
(b) Diarrhea.
(c) Phlebitis.
(d) Heart ailments.

13. What major drug trafficker(s) accept Decree 3030?
(a) Nieves brothers.
(b) The Ochoa brothers.
(c) Priscos brothers.
(d) Don Pacho.

14. What does Maruja use to help ease her anxiety during the car ride to the hiding place?
(a) Cardamom seeds.
(b) Marjoram.
(c) Sunflower seeds.
(d) Benadryl.

15. If the drug traffickers turn themselves in, what law gives drug traffickers immunity from the punishment that most of them fear?
(a) Decree 3030.
(b) Decree 303.
(c) National Narcotics Statute of 1985.
(d) Decree 2047.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is the first person freed?

2. What do drug traffickers fear most for punishment?

3. The guards watching Diana and her crew can be described as _____________.

4. Who founded the New Liberalism Party?

5. After the Notables negotiation failure, what news does Pardo give Villamizar to have something to look forward to?

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