News of a Kidnapping Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 170 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

News of a Kidnapping Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 170 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What is Marina's condition when she is called by the guards to get ready to leave?

2. After the Notables negotiation failure, what news does Pardo give Villamizar to have something to look forward to?

3. What are the two things that give Marina and Maruja consolation while imprisoned?

4. Who is the first family member to arrive at the scene of Maruja's and Beatriz's abduction?

5. Maruja and Beatriz see who at their second hiding place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Diana Turbay is one of the main hostages from the media group of six. Describe her background that shows her history and character.

2. Father García Herreros is able to utilize his popularity to speak with Escobar and negotiate with him. Who exactly is Father Herreros and why is he so popular?

3. After nearly six months as a hostage, Maruja finally sees her husband. Describe the meeting between Alberto Villamizar and Maruja.

4. Who are the Ochoa brothers and describe their importance to the hostages?

5. Despite a criminal past, how does Escobar show he cares about Father Herreros' respect and opinion.

6. Describe Marina Montoya's situation as it is introduced in Chapter One.

7. Marina is kidnapped three months prior to Maruja and Beatriz. Describe what Marina is going through by the time the other two women show up.

8. 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?

9. Beatriz is abducted my mistake. Why does she stay, and what does this say about her character?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the negotiations between Guido Parra and the hostages' families. What is Parra's motivation? How does he overstep his boundaries?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the Extraditables. Who are they? Who is their leader? What are they known for? Why are they called the Extraditables? How do they have so much power?

Essay Topic 3

Negotiations between the Extraditables and the hostages' families are met with hope and failure. Explain how the passage of time affects both sides' ability to negotiate. Do they maintain progress? Is there a lull that disqualifies the negotiating abilities of those involved? Is there an effect on both sides' hopes and demands?

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