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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maruja give herself to keep her sanity?
(a) A cigarette as soon as she wakes up to the gloomy mornings.
(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) Two hours of solitude a day.

2. The hostages' living conditions are __________.
(a) Abysmal.
(b) Meticulously clean.
(c) Filled with cockroaches and rats.
(d) Bare and sterile.

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

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

5. How do Escobar's men treat Maruja's and Beatriz's guards?
(a) As if they are prisoners too.
(b) They guards are given nice suits and fancy watches.
(c) As if they are high in rank.
(d) The guards are pretty autonomous.

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

7. How does law enforcement identify the body of the first hostage executed?
(a) Hair similarities.
(b) Dental records.
(c) The up market clothes and well-groomed nails.
(d) A tattoo.

8. What is Marina's condition when she is called by the guards to get ready to leave?
(a) Bedridden.
(b) Oblivious to the threat of being a hostage.
(c) Ready and waiting.
(d) Full of anticipation of release.

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

10. At the end of October, what does Diana learn is distressing Azucena?
(a) Azucena's father is in the hospital.
(b) Azucena believes she is pregnant.
(c) Azucena's wedding anniversary is coming up.
(d) Azucena is having hallucinations.

11. What does President Gaviria make clear to Maza Márquez about rescue missions?
(a) There will be no rescue attempts at any cost.
(b) No rescue missions without safety of arms.
(c) Plans for a rescue mission should begin right away.
(d) No armed rescue missions without family consent.

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

13. What occurs as a consequence of the Priscos' execution?
(a) There is an order to kill Marina.
(b) There is an order to retaliate against the police in Medellín.
(c) Escobar refuses further negotiations for the time being.
(d) There is an order to kill Pacho Santos.

14. According to the head of the National Police, why is there an armed raid that rescues Diana and Richard?
(a) It is by the orders of Rafael Pardo.
(b) The raid is meant to seize Escobar.
(c) Gaviria orders the operation because of information from anonymous phone calls.
(d) It is by the orders of Maza Márquez.

15. What does Villamizar think of Guido Parra?
(a) That Parra is a crooked opportunist.
(b) That Parra is a brilliant negotiator.
(c) That Parra is dangerous for his intelligence of the law.
(d) That Parra is a serious man but with no real direction.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Prisco brothers play a role in the gang life?

2. In front of whom does Villamizar feel safe enough to drink?

3. When are Maruja and Beatriz kidnapped?

4. Of the noted men that turn themselves in after Decree 3030, what is the biggest influence that causes them to surrender?

5. What does the Extraditables' lawyer want for his clients in terms of treatment?

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