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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Villamizar want to meet Escobar?

2. What do Gloria Pachon and Villamizar ask of the police?

3. What belief do both Pacho's wife and Escobar follow that influences their outlook of the future?

4. What rumor begins to spread near the end of January?

5. What does "Doctor" suggest Maruja do when they talk?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The guards are there to keep the hostages from escaping. However, sometimes the guards show sympathy such as the day they find out about Maruja's birthday or the guard who is moved by Pacho's letter to his wife. Consider these guards and why they are there. What position are the guards in? Why do they do this job when it seems to conflict with their personal feelings?

Essay Topic 2

Father Herreros speaks with Escobar, and even though he knows his history as much as the rest of the public, the Father says about Escobar, "Deep down all men are good, although some circumstances can make them evil." Write an essay on whether you agree or disagree and why.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Diana Turbay's character as seen through her past work and time spent in captivity. What words best describe her? What is she like as a person? A journalist?

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