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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Maruja share with the new guards?
(a) Stories about her sons.
(b) Lentils.
(c) Her dream that they will grow up straight.
(d) The devised codes from her family on radio and television.

3. When is the only time Pacho Santos is required to remain quiet?
(a) At every 7:30 evening news.
(b) When an important futbol game is on.
(c) When Escobar calls the house to check on the guards.
(d) When the landlady comes by for the monthly rent.

4. Where do Villamizar and the Monkey meet Escobar for his surrender?
(a) At Escobar's estate.
(b) At La Loma.
(c) Itagüí.
(d) In front of the prison.

5. 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) Listens to radio newscasts.
(d) Meets with Hernando Santos.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Escobar first begins his business with the drug cartel, how do the people of Medellín view them?

2. What is one thing that can break Maruja's bond with the nicer set of guards?

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

4. What last favor does Escobar ask of Alberto when they depart?

5. What does Escobar do to prove his war with Marquez is over?

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