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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the American say Bogota reminds him of?
(a) A European capital.
(b) An American city.
(c) A third world city.
(d) An African slum.

2. What does the author say Pablo has the gift of doing when in people's company?
(a) Working people out.
(b) Putting people at ease.
(c) Making people laugh from their stomachs.
(d) Making people angry.

3. What is the name of the Colonel's oldest son?
(a) Hugo Jr.
(b) Pablo.
(c) Che.
(d) Jose.

4. Who does Pablo think the Americans are more interested in fighting than narcos?
(a) Child abusers.
(b) Guerillas.
(c) Communists.
(d) Gun dealers.

5. What national hero do the Colombians compare Galan to?
(a) Marquez.
(b) Iniesta.
(c) Gaitan.
(d) Forlan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What marks Gaitan out as an outsider?

2. What is Pablo's pet name for his wife?

3. Who do Pablo's men kill in 1989?

4. What South American city does the author state is the most exciting place to be in 1948?

5. What is the name of Pablo's favorite singer?

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