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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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 tells the producers the program is useless.
(d) He respects their call for human rights.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

9. What happens that gives Pacho an opportunity to escape?
(a) A night guard passes out before he can chain Pacho to the bed.
(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) All the guards leave him to watch a futbol championship game.

10. What does Alberto personally offer in exchange for Maruja's freedom?
(a) A personal prison in Itagüí.
(b) A personal talk with President Gaviria.
(c) To support Escobar's family when he goes to prison.
(d) Himself.

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

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

13. 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) A family picture of Hernando with Pacho's wife and kids.
(d) An article about keeping hope alive.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Father Herreros start his involvement concerning Escobar?

2. Where is Beatriz when Maruja sees her on television?

3. What dilemma do judges often face in Medellín?

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

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

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