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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through How Can We Make You Happier?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the chief occupational hazard of the trading floor?
(a) Loss of concentration.
(b) Carpal tunnel.
(c) Burn-out.
(d) Hearing loss.

2. What is the word that means trading riskily for profit?
(a) Arbitration.
(b) Swapping.
(c) Selling short.
(d) Arbitrage.

3. Lewis observes that the cruelty that traders bestow on everyone in their wake is _____.
(a) Illegal.
(b) Permanent.
(c) Ceremonial.
(d) Personal.

4. Who are the biggest shoppers for mortgage products?
(a) Foreign investors.
(b) Thrifts.
(c) Homeowners.
(d) Government agencies.

5. Ranieri describes Tom Strauss as _____.
(a) A snake.
(b) A clown.
(c) A boob.
(d) A rabid dog.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, investors don't fear losing money as much as they fear _____?

2. Michael Milken invents the _____.

3. Liar's Poker has a lot in common with what aspect of Wall Street business?

4. What type of nightmares is the author having at the beginning of "The Art of War"?

5. What are the bonds of one-time blue-chip companies called?

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