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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maruja fear the idea of carpeting the room?
(a) She believes it will create more mold and make her sick.
(b) She believes it means she will remain there a lot longer.
(c) She is no longer used to changes of any kind.
(d) She is afraid more hostages will be taken and imprisoned with her.

2. How does don Fabio receive Villamizar's request for help?
(a) Don Fabio believes Escobar will no longer listen to his advice.
(b) Don Fabio immediately refuses involvement.
(c) Don Fabio is hesitant that Alberto is the right man.
(d) Don Fabio completely supports him.

3. What are the guards' orders if there is a rescue mission for Pacho Santos?
(a) Leave him chained to the bed and leave immediately.
(b) Use him as cover in order to survive.
(c) Maintain Pacho alive and with them as they run.
(d) Shoot him three times.

4. When is the selected day for Maruja's and Pacho's release?
(a) April 19.
(b) June 7.
(c) May 20.
(d) May 12.

5. In preparation for Beatriz's release, what does Maruja do?
(a) With Damaris' help, have a dinner of meat and potatoes instead of lentils.
(b) With Damaris' help, get Beatriz flowers as a gift.
(c) Ask Beatriz to bring back devised codes for the radio and television.
(d) Dress up and put on make-up for a release celebration.

6. Which of Maruja's and Beatriz's guard shows the most iciness?
(a) Barrabás.
(b) Damaris.
(c) Monk.
(d) Majordomo.

7. When is the only time Pacho Santos is required to remain quiet?
(a) When the landlady comes by for the monthly rent.
(b) When an important futbol game is on.
(c) When Escobar calls the house to check on the guards.
(d) At every 7:30 evening news.

8. Where do Villamizar and the Monkey meet Escobar for his surrender?
(a) At Escobar's estate.
(b) At La Loma.
(c) Itagüí.
(d) In front of the prison.

9. What is one thing that can break Maruja's bond with the nicer set of guards?
(a) Her judging character.
(b) Her inability to play Nintendo.
(c) Her zealous religiousness.
(d) Her atheism.

10. Why does Villamizar want to meet Escobar?
(a) To see if the man really exists.
(b) To convince him to surrender.
(c) To plea for Maruja's and Pacho's return.
(d) To shoot him point blank.

11. Father Herreros offers additional help to President Gaviria in regards to what other Colombian issue?
(a) The Cali drug cartel.
(b) Manuel Perez from the Army of National Liberation (ELN).
(c) Urban guerrillas from Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
(d) Picking up the slums of Medellín and other cities.

12. What does Maruja share with the new guards?
(a) The devised codes from her family on radio and television.
(b) Lentils.
(c) Her dream that they will grow up straight.
(d) Stories about her sons.

13. What happens that gives Pacho an opportunity to escape?
(a) Pacho sees a weak spot in the bathroom window that he believes he can break through.
(b) All the guards leave him to watch a futbol championship game.
(c) A night guard passes out before he can chain Pacho to the bed.
(d) A guard unknowingly drops a knife under Pacho's bed.

14. What negotiation does Escobar initiate on his own?
(a) He wants Villamizar to represent him as his negotiator with the government in exchange for Maruja's release.
(b) He asks don Fabio to speak on his behalf in exchange for money to care for the Ochoa women.
(c) He asks President Gaviria for amnesty for Maruja's and Pacho's release.
(d) He requests that Hernando publish two texts in exchange for Pacho.

15. What concerns Escobar when watching "God's Minute"?
(a) Father Herreros condemns Escobar's followers for not being able to think for themselves.
(b) Father Herreros condemns the Medellín boys for killing police officers.
(c) Father Herreros announces his retirement from the show.
(d) Father Herreros apparently calls Escobar an unrepentant pornographer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What encourages Escobar to continue communiqués with Villamizar?

2. According to the "El Especador," what new demand is Escobar asking for?

3. What opportunity for possible freedom arises when Gorilla is having chest pains?

4. What rumor begins to spread near the end of January?

5. How do Escobar's personal guards view Father Herreros?

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