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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Never Mention Money.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the midst of Liar's Poker, the good player's mind spins with ________.
(a) Gestures.
(b) Probabilities.
(c) Commonalities.
(d) Details.

2. Where was the author born and raised?
(a) Boston.
(b) New York.
(c) London.
(d) The Deep South.

3. Gutfreund's challenging of Meriwether to a game of Liar's Poker is his way of showing he is ______.
(a) Wealthy.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Boss.
(d) A player.

4. According to the author, the reason Wall Street has initially ignored his resume is that all the representatives from large firms say that he lacks ______.
(a) Motivation.
(b) A wealthy background.
(c) Commercial instincts.
(d) Chutzpah.

5. More than any other firm on Wall Street, Salomon Brothers is run by _______.
(a) Traders.
(b) Analysts.
(c) Corporate finance.
(d) Mutual fund managers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the author living in 1984?

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

3. By definition, an analyst's job lasts how long?

4. What does Lewis see as John Gutfreund's "calling card" as he makes his rounds in the trading floor?

5. The author thinks that all money men either have ______ hair or are bald.

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