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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How is the first hostage executed by the terrorists?
2. Who founded the New Liberalism Party?
3. What is the major underlying problem that disturbs the government's ability to control drug trafficking and guerrilla warfare?
4. For whom does Maruja work?
5. Why does Escobar reject the law that gives him immunity from his most feared punishment?
Short Essay Questions
1. Although the hostages are unable to leave their rooms other than to go to the bathroom, they are able to know a little about what is going on outside through radio and television. Explain how communication from the outside affects the hostages' mentality.
2. Villamizar is running out of options and feels the only way to negotiate with Escobar is to meet him face to face. Escobar does not comply. Why doesn't Escobar want to meet with Villamizar?
3. When the President is unable to give the families what they ask for to find their families, some of them turn to the Notables. Who are the Notables and what is their role during the abductions?
4. The hostages are imprisoned, but on occasions, there are exceptions to the rules. What acts show some sympathy from the kidnappers? How does this make the hostages feel?
5. After nearly six months as a hostage, Maruja finally sees her husband. Describe the meeting between Alberto Villamizar and Maruja.
6. Maruja is rejuvenated once more while imprisoned. What helps Maruja begin to look after herself again?
7. More is revealed about Alberto Villamizar as the book progresses. Write about Alberto's honor and how he follows his word.
8. Describe Marina Montoya's situation as it is introduced in Chapter One.
9. Dr. Guerrero is Beatriz's husband. What is his initial reaction to the abductions and the consequences of his reaction?
10. When the hostage situation seems at a standstill and all avenues at a dead end, Father García Herreros steps into the picture. What spurs Father Herreros to help end the hostage situation?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Colombia's drug trafficking has a large following. Explain the appeals and why it has so many willing followers.
Essay Topic 2
Although Pablo died in 1993, how does his infamy continue on with the family. Research Pablo Escobar's family and what state they are currently in. How does Colombia view Escobar's family? How do other countries view Escobar and his family?
Essay Topic 3
Describe Colombian government as it was in the late 1980s/early 1990s. What type of government was it? How was it enacted? Write about how the government plays into the lives of drug traffickers and narcoterrorism.
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