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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 does Diana die?
(a) She is shot and left behind.
(b) An Elite Corps member shoots her after mistaking her as one of Escobar's men.
(c) From a random gunshot wound to her waist.
(d) The kidnappers kill her before they flee during the raid.

2. According to the head of the National Police, why is there an armed raid that rescues Diana and Richard?
(a) Gaviria orders the operation because of information from anonymous phone calls.
(b) It is by the orders of Rafael Pardo.
(c) The raid is meant to seize Escobar.
(d) It is by the orders of Maza Márquez.

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

4. When are Maruja and Beatriz kidnapped?
(a) November 7.
(b) August 30.
(c) October 31.
(d) November 27.

5. What is Beatriz's initial response to the attack?
(a) She spits at the first man and starts running.
(b) She is paralyzed and cannot move.
(c) She throws her jewelry at them, thinking it is a burglary.
(d) She attempts to hide on the floor of the car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occurs as a consequence of the Priscos' execution?

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

3. Who becomes a strong supporter for Hernando Santos when his son, Francisco Santos, is abducted?

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

5. What advice does the German journalist give Nydia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Marina Montoya's situation as it is introduced in Chapter One.

2. There are various families working on getting their relatives back. Some work together, others do not. Describe why some families have issues working together to find their families?

3. The large group of six hostages is the media group from Crìpton. At first, they are separated into groups of three, then two. What is the purpose of the separation if they remain in the same area?

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

5. The abductions are very well planned. Choose two abductions and describe in detail how the kidnappings occurred successfully.

6. 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?

7. The guards who watch over Marina, Maruja, and Beatriz are excessively strict, but in about a month, they are able to relax a little on the rules. Why do the guards start off by being strict?

8. Explain Decree 3030 and why Escobar is angry about it.

9. There are decrees passed by the Constituent Assembly that deal with drug trafficking. However, when the terms are not agreeable, no one heeds their messages and laws. How do the citizens go about rejecting a decree? What gives them that ability?

10. Marina is kidnapped three months prior to Maruja and Beatriz. Describe what Marina is going through by the time the other two women show up.

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