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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What shocks Beatriz and Maruja the night Beatriz leaves?
(a) One of the guards cries when Beatriz hugs him goodbye.
(b) Their reflections in the mirror.
(c) Beatriz' clothes are tight-fitting.
(d) Damaris is angry Beatriz has to go.

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

3. What message do the Santos' send Pacho in "El Tiempo" when they hear he will be released soon?
(a) A column about freedom.
(b) An article about keeping hope alive.
(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.

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

5. 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) Beatriz asks for Marina's phone number.
(d) Dr. Guerrero tells Beatriz he is happy she did not end up like Marina.

6. What city does Escobar threaten to dynamite?
(a) Manizales.
(b) Cartagena.
(c) Bogotá.
(d) Cali.

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

8. What stops Maruja's thoughts of an escape through the courtyard?
(a) The German shepherd is trained to bark at her.
(b) The man in black Marina once saw is real to Maruja.
(c) Two guards now take walks with her instead of just Damaris.
(d) She sees an armed guard right outside.

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

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

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 respects their call for human rights.
(d) He finds the program selfish for focusing only on the rich and famous.

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

13. What rumor begins to spread near the end of January?
(a) Two hostages will be killed.
(b) One hostage will be released in exchange for their spouse.
(c) Escobar is done with negotiations.
(d) Two hostages will be released.

14. What do the nicer guards ask of Maruja when she leaves?
(a) That she pray for them to get out of their bad lives.
(b) That she visits them in Medellín sometime.
(c) That she uses this experience to give back to the poor.
(d) That she watches over her sons.

15. Who visits the prison to approve it before Escobar's surrender?
(a) Rafael Pardo.
(b) President Gaviria.
(c) Luis Jorge Pataquiva, the prison director.
(d) Villamizar and the Monkey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Escobar's main negotiation issue with only Maruja and Pacho left as hostages?

2. Who goes through a social change from a fearful victim to public star?

3. How old is Escobar when he is imprisoned?

4. What does President Gaviria do first thing Monday morning after news of the possible release comes out Sunday?

5. What happens that gives Pacho an opportunity to escape?

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