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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When is the selected day for Maruja's and Pacho's release?
(a) June 7.
(b) May 20.
(c) April 19.
(d) May 12.

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

5. How old is Escobar when he is imprisoned?
(a) 35.
(b) 41.
(c) 47.
(d) 54.

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

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

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

9. What last favor does Escobar ask of Alberto when they depart?
(a) To tell Maza Marquez that Escobar would love to meet with him sometime.
(b) To tell Maruja that Escobar is sorry.
(c) To thank President Gaviria for his patience.
(d) For Alberto to calm Escobar's mother and wife.

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

11. What is Escobar's army to do when he surrenders?
(a) They plan to leave the country a day before Escobar's date of surrender.
(b) They are tried separately for their crimes.
(c) They are free to go since there is no direct evidence linked to them.
(d) The main captains are to surrender and be imprisoned with him.

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

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

14. What does the majordomo tell Maruja when he hands her a radio?
(a) Diana is dead.
(b) Marina is dead.
(c) Beatriz is well.
(d) He is not responsible for what she hears.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What spurs Escobar's transfer to another prison?

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

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

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

5. What does "Doctor" suggest Maruja do when they talk?

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