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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the first family member to arrive at the scene of Maruja's and Beatriz's abduction?
(a) Germán Montoya, Marina's brother.
(b) Alberto Villamizar, Maruja's husband.
(c) Alexandra, Maruja's daughter.
(d) Dr. Pedro Guerrero, Beatriz's husband.

2. Who remains after the series of hostage releases in late 1990?
(a) Diana, Maruja, Marina, Beatriz, Juan, and Richard.
(b) Marina, Maruja, Beatriz and Francisco Santos.
(c) Diana, Richard, Marina, Maruja, Hero and Francisco.
(d) Diana, Marina, Maruja, Beatriz, Richard, and Francisco Santos.

3. What does the letter sent from the Extraditables to Turbay and Santos threaten if they do not receive what they want?
(a) Assassination of the president.
(b) The killings of their children.
(c) More abductions.
(d) Bombings and assassinations.

4. Why do Orlando's wife and Richard's mother worry their relatives will be the first to die?
(a) There is no one fighting for their husband and son's lives.
(b) They are not in a position to give the Extraditables what they want.
(c) The men are known to be hotheads and make further trouble.
(d) Both men suffer from chronic health issues.

5. To what game does Diana compare the negotiations?
(a) Risk.
(b) Chess.
(c) Battleship.
(d) Checkers.

6. What does Marina see the in the laundry area during her nightly walks with Monk?
(a) A ghost.
(b) A man in black watching her.
(c) The German Shepherd with a devilish grin on her.
(d) Monk's mask as a skull.

7. Who is the first president to allow extradition of Colombian nationals?
(a) Virgilio Barco.
(b) Julio César Turbay.
(c) César Gaviria.
(d) Belisario Betancur.

8. Who is the only one to not hide the pessimism of the kidnappings of Maruja and Beatriz?
(a) Diego Montaña Cuéllar.
(b) Rafael Pardo.
(c) Maza Márquez.
(d) President Gaviria.

9. What reply is given when Maruja asks who the kidnappers are?
(a) Virgilio Barco.
(b) M-19.
(c) FOCINE.
(d) New Liberalism.

10. How do the guards prevent Maruja from learning about the retaliation for the Priscos' death?
(a) The guards stop bringing in the newspapers.
(b) The guards take away the radio and television.
(c) New guards are brought in that know nothing about the past.
(d) The guards do not allow television and radio for a week.

11. What do drug traffickers fear most for punishment?
(a) Multiple sentences.
(b) Death penalty.
(c) Extradition.
(d) Lifetime imprisonment.

12. Who is allowed to visit Marina and Beatriz in January?
(a) Alberto Villamizar.
(b) Guido Parra.
(c) Rafael Pardo.
(d) A doctor.

13. At the end of October, what does Diana learn is distressing Azucena?
(a) Azucena believes she is pregnant.
(b) Azucena is having hallucinations.
(c) Azucena's wedding anniversary is coming up.
(d) Azucena's father is in the hospital.

14. When Azucena is released, what does she give Nydia Quintero?
(a) A gold chain and cross from Diana.
(b) A letter from Diana.
(c) A minicasette from Diana.
(d) A letter from Don Pacho.

15. Of the noted men that turn themselves in after Decree 3030, what is the biggest influence that causes them to surrender?
(a) The women in the family.
(b) The fear of extradition.
(c) The fear of execution.
(d) A sign from the Holy Infant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What forms of communication do Maruja and Beatriz have from the outside world?

2. What problem does the law face if they capture a drug trafficking terrorist?

3. What does Beatriz do to busy herself while being held hostage?

4. In Dr. Guerrero's state with his wife kidnapped, what does he decide to do?

5. After the Notables negotiation failure, what news does Pardo give Villamizar to have something to look forward to?

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