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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the kidnappers get Maruja and Beatriz?
(a) The kidnappers grab the women as they walk to their car after work.
(b) The kidnappers wait for a red light to whisk the women into another vehicle.
(c) The kidnappers grab the women when they exit the car to enter Maruja's home.
(d) The kidnappers crash into Maruja's car and quickly grab the women.

2. What forms of communication do Maruja and Beatriz have from the outside world?
(a) Radio and television.
(b) Radio and newspapers.
(c) Newspapers and magazines.
(d) Magazines and television.

3. When Diana's crew learns of Maruja's abduction, how do they feel?
(a) They will be saved since more people will work to save them.
(b) Disposable.
(c) They will be let go soon since she is more important.
(d) Worried for her life.

4. Who exposes Escobar when he attempts to infiltrate the New Liberalism Party?
(a) Alberto Villamizar.
(b) Rodrigo lara Bonilla.
(c) Luis Carlos Galán.
(d) Manuel Perez.

5. In what state does Villamizar find Hernando Santos and former president Turbay when he visits them for the first time after Maruja's kidnapping?
(a) Santos and Turbay turn to prayer as their only hope.
(b) Santos and Turbay are still in a fervor to find their children.
(c) Santos and Turbay believe their children are already dead.
(d) Santos and Turbay are discouraged.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does everyone call the man who seems to lead the kidnapping?

2. How do the kidnappers learn Beatriz's identity?

3. What does the Extraditables' lawyer want for his clients in terms of treatment?

4. What becomes of the negotiations between the Notables and Escobar's negotiator for Santos and Turbay?

5. How do the kidnappers abduct the first set of people?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the Extraditables kill Marina and leave her, the public does not even know for a week. Eventually the Extraditables confirm her murder. Why do the Extraditables confirm Marina's killing when public uncertainty comes up?

2. More is revealed about Alberto Villamizar as the book progresses. Write about Alberto's honor and how he follows his word.

3. Describe Maruja's and Beatriz's initial reaction to their kidnapping.

4. Why do the kidnappers choose hostages who are media and government related?

5. Describe Pacho as he tries to escape and what he feels when he fails.

6. Months have passed for the hostages, and it is already a new year for Marina, Maruja, and Beatriz. What consequences are seen from a long hostage stay?

7. When Beatriz is released, Maruja is now the only prisoner. Describe Maruja's state after Beatriz is gone?

8. Beatriz is abducted my mistake. Why does she stay, and what does this say about her character?

9. The decrees are supposed to be the main topic of the negotiations between Escobar and the government. When Decree 303 comes out complying with Escobar's capitulation policy extension, he only releases one hostage and keeps two. Why does Escobar keep the hostages despite his "acceptance" of the latest decree?

10. Escobar promises to release Maruja and Pacho. There are various sources, but Villamizar is ecstatic. One reporter notes with surprise that Alberto can be so trusting. What makes this promise from Escobar believable despite previous promises?

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