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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pacho want to take with him from his hostage hideout?

2. What does Jonás tell Maruja and Beatriz before he leaves duty?

3. With whom is Escobar trying to make contact in order to negotiate?

4. What are the guards' orders if there is a rescue mission for Pacho Santos?

5. How does Alberto Villamizar prepare for his reunion with Maruja?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some of the ten hostages are released before others. Write about what it is like for those that are released knowing others remain and what it is like for those that remain knowing others are released before them.

Essay Topic 2

Although Pablo died in 1993, how does his infamy continue on with the family. Research Pablo Escobar's family and what state they are currently in. How does Colombia view Escobar's family? How do other countries view Escobar and his family?

Essay Topic 3

The President holds office to help protect and do good by the population of his country. President Gaviria is in a dilemma. He wants to fight narcoterrorism long-term, but he is faced with hostages' lives that are presently in danger. How does President Gaviria handle this situation? Why does he make the decisions that he does?

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