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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A challenge in Liar's Poker is like saying _______.
(a) "You're an idiot."
(b) "I'll take the gamble."
(c) "I doubt it."
(d) "You're a con artist."

2. What does Lewis Identify as the two emotions that commonly destroy traders?
(a) Drive and determination.
(b) Fear and greed.
(c) Self-loathing and listlessness.
(d) Apathy and sadness.

3. For a great player of Liar's Poker, ______ is the easy part of the game.
(a) Math.
(b) Reading people.
(c) Lying.
(d) Science.

4. Gutfreund's wife, Susan, is spending fifteen million dollars decorating his ______ apartment.
(a) Paris
(b) Manhattan.
(c) London
(d) Long Island.

5. Gutfreund's first love is ______.
(a) Philosophizing.
(b) Managing.
(c) Trading.
(d) Posing for photo ops.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which publication calls John Gutfreund the "King of Wall Street"?

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

3. What sort of dogs are the favorite of the British royal family?

4. What dollar amount does Meriwether counter Gutfreund's bet with?

5. More than any other firm on Wall Street, Salomon Brothers is run by _______.

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