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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Escobar claim Mr. Gaviria was murdered by?

2. What does Pablo say Colombia is asking for?

3. What is the name of the man Pablo murders on April 21st?

4. What did Escobar often leave prison to attend?

5. Which magazine estimated Gacha's fortune at $5 billion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the Clinton and Bush administrations approach the hunt for Escobar differently? What criticisms could be directed at both administrations?

Essay Topic 2

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 3

Compare American and Colombian culture.

1. What are the differences between the two cultures?

2. In what way have the two cultures influenced each other?

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