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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Politicians fear of assassination, so they never strengthen laws.
(c) Corruption within the government.
(d) Lack of an effective judicial system.

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

4. Who is allowed to visit Marina and Beatriz in January?
(a) A doctor.
(b) Rafael Pardo.
(c) Alberto Villamizar.
(d) Guido Parra.

5. Which hostage is no longer worth a bargain?
(a) Beatriz.
(b) Diana Turbay.
(c) Marina Montoya.
(d) Francisco Santos.

6. When are Maruja and Beatriz kidnapped?
(a) August 30.
(b) November 7.
(c) October 31.
(d) November 27.

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

8. How does Diana die?
(a) The kidnappers kill her before they flee during the raid.
(b) An Elite Corps member shoots her after mistaking her as one of Escobar's men.
(c) She is shot and left behind.
(d) From a random gunshot wound to her waist.

9. What does Marina see the in the laundry area during her nightly walks with Monk?
(a) The German Shepherd with a devilish grin on her.
(b) Monk's mask as a skull.
(c) A ghost.
(d) A man in black watching her.

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

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

12. Who handles the negotiations for Escobar?
(a) Guido Parra Montoya.
(b) Don Pacho.
(c) Juan Gomez.
(d) Manuel Perez.

13. The guards watching Diana and her crew can be described as _____________.
(a) Uneducated farmhands.
(b) Boys and men in poor condition.
(c) Unpredictable.
(d) Always calm.

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

15. The Santos family learns Pacho is in the northern part of Bogota. How do they know this?
(a) Pacho reads a headline from a local edition newspaper on a minicassette to prove he's alive.
(b) Pacho talks of clues in a minicassette sent to the family to prove he's alive.
(c) Guido Parra slips during a negotiation with the Notables.
(d) Hernando's friend recognizes Pacho's voice coming from an abandoned house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Maruja and Beatriz see who at their second hiding place?

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

3. How do Escobar's men treat Maruja's and Beatriz's guards?

4. Maruja and Beatriz are soon joined by another hostage. When was this person kidnapped?

5. Who is the first person freed?

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