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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What television program is the first to announce the release?
(a) Alexandra's program.
(b) The 7:30 evening news.
(c) Criptón.
(d) CNN.

2. What do the guards use to hide Pacho's face as they drive to his release point?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A book.
(c) A makeshift hood from an old sweat suit.
(d) A ski mask.

3. How do Escobar's personal guards view Father Herreros?
(a) They respect him.
(b) They are suspicious of his involvement.
(c) They think he is a madman.
(d) They are split in their opinion of him.

4. What negotiation does Escobar initiate on his own?
(a) He wants Villamizar to represent him as his negotiator with the government in exchange for Maruja's release.
(b) He requests that Hernando publish two texts in exchange for Pacho.
(c) He asks don Fabio to speak on his behalf in exchange for money to care for the Ochoa women.
(d) He asks President Gaviria for amnesty for Maruja's and Pacho's release.

5. What causes Damaris to leave the house?
(a) She is appalled at the treatment of Maruja.
(b) She leaves with the children to visit her ailing mother.
(c) The guards are too drunk and rowdy for her.
(d) The majordomo pushes her out a window.

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

7. Escobar does not want a firing range at the prison because he believes it is what?
(a) A practice range for the Elite Corps.
(b) A place where he will have to watch some of his guards pay their penalty.
(c) An area that will inhibit his future plans to escape.
(d) A place where prisoners are the targets.

8. What stops Andrés from seeing his mother immediately?
(a) He has to fight his way through a throng of reporters.
(b) A police checkpoint stops him from going further.
(c) Lots of car troubles.
(d) His anxiety.

9. What does Escobar do to prove his war with Marquez is over?
(a) Escobar sends a public communiqué apologizing to Maza Marquez.
(b) Escobar sends information about where his explosives are kept.
(c) Escobar orders the boys of Medellín to stop killing the police.
(d) Escobar hands over information regarding his drug trafficking routes.

10. Where do the police believe Maruja is located?
(a) Among the jungle farmlands outside of Medellín.
(b) In the city of Bogotá.
(c) Near the border of Ecuador.
(d) In the city of Medellín.

11. What remark does Escobar say about "Colombia Wants Them Back"?
(a) He tells the producers the program is useless.
(b) He says he hears them, but they are not factors in the decision.
(c) He finds the program selfish for focusing only on the rich and famous.
(d) He respects their call for human rights.

12. How does Beatriz find out about Marina's death?
(a) Beatriz hears it on the evening news.
(b) Beatriz asks her guards in the car.
(c) Dr. Guerrero tells Beatriz he is happy she did not end up like Marina.
(d) Beatriz asks for Marina's phone number.

13. The attitude shown during days of waiting for Father Herreros and Escobar to meet can be described as __________.
(a) Relieving for Villamizar.
(b) Impatient for Escobar.
(c) Impatient for Father Herreros.
(d) Anxious for the Monkey.

14. What happens that gives Pacho an opportunity to escape?
(a) All the guards leave him to watch a futbol championship game.
(b) Pacho sees a weak spot in the bathroom window that he believes he can break through.
(c) A guard unknowingly drops a knife under Pacho's bed.
(d) A night guard passes out before he can chain Pacho to the bed.

15. What dramatic move does Escobar perform when he meets Pataquiva?
(a) Hugs the man.
(b) Politely introduces himself as if they were in business.
(c) Slowly takes out the bullets from his ankle pistol.
(d) Slowly shakes his hand and silently nods.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Escobar located after he escapes?

2. Why does Maruja fear the idea of carpeting the room?

3. What is the reason for the numerous checkpoints seen around the city as Beatriz is driven to her release point?

4. What does Jonás tell Maruja and Beatriz before he leaves duty?

5. When is the selected day for Maruja's and Pacho's release?

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