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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Beatriz find out about Marina's death?

2. When is the only time Pacho Santos is required to remain quiet?

3. What encourages Escobar to continue communiqués with Villamizar?

4. What mysteriously arrives at Villamizar's door after life has seemingly returned to normal?

5. What does the government decide to turn into a prison for Escobar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing Nydia's story. What is her fight like from the day Diana is captured to the day she learns Diana is in the hospital? Is her fight over when Diana dies?

Essay Topic 2

Ten hostages are taken by the Extraditables. Some are imprisoned for over 6 months while others are released earlier. Each of their situations is different, but some comparisons are still there. Describe the consequences of imprisonment on a hostage physically and psychologically. Consider the different hostages and how they are treated.

Essay Topic 3

Many of the criminals are very religious, including Escobar, the guards, and household owners who threaten the hostages. Write about how a person can live a criminal life and be religious at the same time.

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