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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Beatriz when Maruja sees her on television?
(a) In Beatriz's home.
(b) In Maruja's home.
(c) In a public speech with Hernando Santos.
(d) On Alexandra's program.

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

3. In preparation for Beatriz's release, what does Maruja do?
(a) With Damaris' help, get Beatriz flowers as a gift.
(b) Ask Beatriz to bring back devised codes for the radio and television.
(c) Dress up and put on make-up for a release celebration.
(d) With Damaris' help, have a dinner of meat and potatoes instead of lentils.

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

5. What does "Doctor" suggest Maruja do when they talk?
(a) Write Escobar a letter.
(b) Write Alberto Villamizar a letter.
(c) Take walks to clear her mind.
(d) Ask the majordomo nicely for better treatment.

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

7. According to the "El Especador," what new demand is Escobar asking for?
(a) That Villamizar be Escobar's government liaison.
(b) Exile of Maza Marquez.
(c) A new prisoner director.
(d) A new Constituent Assembly vote.

8. Who cries for Marina's absence the first night she is gone?
(a) Beatriz.
(b) Maruja.
(c) Damaris.
(d) Monk.

9. What do Gloria Pachon and Villamizar ask of the police?
(a) An internal investigation to satisfy Escobar.
(b) For protection when they go see Escobar.
(c) To press on the Medellín slums even harder to send a message to Escobar.
(d) A month's truce to allow contact with Escobar.

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

11. What is the reason for the numerous checkpoints seen around the city as Beatriz is driven to her release point?
(a) The Extraditables bombed numerous police stations.
(b) The Cali cartel bombs the area to create confusion for the Extraditables.
(c) Elite Corps efforts to find the abductors.
(d) Bombings by urban guerrillas.

12. What stops Pacho from considering suicide?
(a) A picture of his family in the paper.
(b) Rereading a letter he wrote to his wife while imprisoned.
(c) A column in "El Tiempo" specifically telling Pacho not to think about it.
(d) A deep conversation with one of the guards.

13. When Maruja is to be released, how much advance notice is she given?
(a) Several hours.
(b) There is no warning.
(c) 24 hours.
(d) Five minutes.

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

15. What belief do both Pacho's wife and Escobar follow that influences their outlook of the future?
(a) Divine signs from the Holy Infant.
(b) Astrological signs.
(c) Superstitious behaviors such as breaking a mirror bring bad luck.
(d) Reading tea leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maruja's reaction to the communiqué concerning her impending release?

2. What causes Damaris to leave the house?

3. What does the majordomo tell Maruja when he hands her a radio?

4. Who visits the prison to approve it before Escobar's surrender?

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

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