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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mermelstein describe Escobar's appearance in the Semana magazine?

2. In his note, what does Pablo say he wants?

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

4. What does Que mas, caballero mean?

5. When does Jacoby say he will drink the Remy Martin cognac?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Escobar rise to power? How does Escobar keep his power once he is there?

Essay Topic 2

Away from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

How does the airline bombing change people's views on Escobar? Why does Escobar think it is necessary to take such extreme measures? Does the bombing contributes to Escobar's downfall?

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