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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Luis Guillermo Pérez, Marina's son, confirm her identity?
(a) By her hands.
(b) By her eyes.
(c) By her well-known high cheekbones.
(d) By her teeth.

2. What does the guard refer to Diana as being?
(a) Garbage.
(b) The least worthy.
(c) Don Pacho's favorite.
(d) Merchandise.

3. How do the guards react to knowing it is Maruja's birthday?
(a) They tell Maruja to stop whining about it.
(b) They are sympathetic.
(c) They give her extra lentils for lunch.
(d) They do not acknowledge it.

4. What reality hits Luis Guillermo of Pablo Escobar's power?
(a) A dead girl lying on the side of the road in Medellín.
(b) The random taxi driver in Medellín works for Escobar.
(c) The size of Escobar's entourage when Luis meets him.
(d) Escobar's message to Luis via Rosalía.

5. How does Nydia achieve contact with Escobar?
(a) Through the Ochoa brothers.
(b) Through Guido Parra.
(c) Through his sister-in-law.
(d) Through the Ochoa sisters.

6. Who is the first family member to arrive at the scene of Maruja's and Beatriz's abduction?
(a) Germán Montoya, Marina's brother.
(b) Alberto Villamizar, Maruja's husband.
(c) Alexandra, Maruja's daughter.
(d) Dr. Pedro Guerrero, Beatriz's husband.

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

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

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

10. Maruja and Beatriz are soon joined by another hostage. When was this person kidnapped?
(a) Spring of 1990.
(b) The previous week.
(c) Three months earlier.
(d) The same day.

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

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

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

14. What does Gaviria decide to do after the first hostage deaths?
(a) Investigate possibilities of assassinating Escobar.
(b) Send a message to Escobar that he will not yield.
(c) Offer non-extradition to all who come forth at any time.
(d) Change the capitulation policy date in the decree.

15. In Dr. Guerrero's state with his wife kidnapped, what does he decide to do?
(a) Close his practice for the time being.
(b) See a psychotherapist.
(c) Move in with his family for support.
(d) Concentrate on his work even more.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reply is given when Maruja asks who the kidnappers are?

2. What is Marina's condition when she is called by the guards to get ready to leave?

3. How does Diana die?

4. Who is the only one to not hide the pessimism of the kidnappings of Maruja and Beatriz?

5. Where is Marina's body buried after it is found and autopsied?

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