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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one thing that confirms Maruja's thoughts about Marina's ending?
(a) The guards are not sullen when Beatriz leaves like the day Marina left.
(b) They put Beatriz' hood on with the eyeholes forward instead of backwards.
(c) Majordomo offers to return the television when Beatriz leaves.
(d) When Beatriz leaves, the boss is more light-hearted in demeanor.

2. When Escobar first begins his business with the drug cartel, how do the people of Medellín view them?
(a) They are afraid to say anything.
(b) They look at him as their Robin Hood.
(c) They are angry at the rise in crime.
(d) With curiosity but complacency.

3. Where does Father Herreros start his involvement concerning Escobar?
(a) With President Gaviria.
(b) With the Monkey.
(c) With the Ochoa brothers.
(d) With Alberto Villamizar.

4. What message do the Santos' send Pacho in "El Tiempo" when they hear he will be released soon?
(a) A column about freedom.
(b) A picture of Pacho's family in his home with a spot saved for him.
(c) An article about keeping hope alive.
(d) A family picture of Hernando with Pacho's wife and kids.

5. What concerns Escobar when watching "God's Minute"?
(a) Father Herreros apparently calls Escobar an unrepentant pornographer.
(b) Father Herreros announces his retirement from the show.
(c) Father Herreros condemns Escobar's followers for not being able to think for themselves.
(d) Father Herreros condemns the Medellín boys for killing police officers.

6. What mysteriously arrives at Villamizar's door after life has seemingly returned to normal?
(a) A letter from Escobar.
(b) A letter from Escobar's mother.
(c) Maruja's purse.
(d) Maruja's rings.

7. What encourages Escobar to continue communiqués with Villamizar?
(a) Villamizar and President Gaviria are observed as close friends.
(b) Villamizar is a powerful politician in the Constituent Assembly.
(c) Don Fabio vouches for Villamizar.
(d) Active investigations into the Elite Corps.

8. Father Herreros offers additional help to President Gaviria in regards to what other Colombian issue?
(a) The Cali drug cartel.
(b) Urban guerrillas from Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
(c) Manuel Perez from the Army of National Liberation (ELN).
(d) Picking up the slums of Medellín and other cities.

9. How does don Fabio receive Villamizar's request for help?
(a) Don Fabio believes Escobar will no longer listen to his advice.
(b) Don Fabio is hesitant that Alberto is the right man.
(c) Don Fabio immediately refuses involvement.
(d) Don Fabio completely supports him.

10. How does Alberto Villamizar prepare for his reunion with Maruja?
(a) He invites all her friends and family to their home to welcome her back.
(b) He redecorates the house for her homecoming.
(c) He buys dozens of flowers and favorite foods.
(d) He dresses up and waits with the children at their home.

11. What is Escobar's main negotiation issue with only Maruja and Pacho left as hostages?
(a) The safety of the Medellín boys in the slums.
(b) A prison he is willing to surrender to.
(c) Security of his money while he is imprisoned.
(d) Safety of his family when he surrenders.

12. How does Escobar receive Father Herreros request to meet?
(a) He tells Villamizar to bring the Father to La Loma so they can meet.
(b) He sends a communiqué saying he is honored but is unable to meet.
(c) Escobar accepts the Father's request at the Father's convenience.
(d) He tells don Fabio he is anxious but excited to meet the Father.

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

14. What does Pacho want to take with him from his hostage hideout?
(a) The chain that held him in his bed.
(b) A good luck futbol that the guards and he used to play with.
(c) A magazine that he feels chronicles the hostage story very well.
(d) A chess piece from one of his favorite guards.

15. What does Maruja share with the new guards?
(a) Her dream that they will grow up straight.
(b) Stories about her sons.
(c) The devised codes from her family on radio and television.
(d) Lentils.

Short Answer Questions

1. Maruja's new guards that come in February can be described as ____________.

2. What do the guards use to hide Pacho's face as they drive to his release point?

3. What are the guards' orders if there is a rescue mission for Pacho Santos?

4. What dramatic move does Escobar perform when he meets Pataquiva?

5. What last favor does Escobar ask of Alberto when they depart?

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