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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Maruja fear the idea of carpeting the room?
(a) She believes it means she will remain there a lot longer.
(b) She is no longer used to changes of any kind.
(c) She is afraid more hostages will be taken and imprisoned with her.
(d) She believes it will create more mold and make her sick.

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

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

5. 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) Elite Corps efforts to find the abductors.
(c) The Cali cartel bombs the area to create confusion for the Extraditables.
(d) Bombings by urban guerrillas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What remark does Escobar say about "Colombia Wants Them Back"?

2. What does Alberto personally offer in exchange for Maruja's freedom?

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

4. What message do the Santos' send Pacho in "El Tiempo" when they hear he will be released soon?

5. How does Alberto Villamizar prepare for his reunion with Maruja?

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