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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pablo say Colombia is asking for?

2. What does the author say shifting identities is like for the Centra Spike men?

3. What kind of witness does Escobar call Max Mermelstein?

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

5. What is Falcon Aviation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Martinez identify with Escobar? How does this help Martinez in his quest to find Escobar?

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

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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