Liar's Poker: Rising Through the Wreckage on Wall Street Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

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Liar's Poker: Rising Through the Wreckage on Wall Street Quiz | Eight Week Quiz F

Michael Lewis (author)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 116 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Art of War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, in order for the home mortgage to become a bond, it has to be _____.
(a) Refinanced.
(b) Depersonalized.
(c) Reversed.
(d) Inflated.

2. The author characterizes the people initially involved in home mortgages as ______.
(a) Corn farmers.
(b) Shoe salesmen.
(c) Sheep ranchers.
(d) Burger flippers.

3. According to one mortgage trader, it is an accepted fact that mortgage traders have _____.
(a) Iron balls.
(b) No consciences.
(c) Fishy eyes.
(d) Death wishes.

4. What is jargon for a gamble that is sure to succeed?
(a) A field goal.
(b) A lay-up.
(c) A home run.
(d) A touchdown.

5. With whom has the author received an invitation to dine?
(a) Prince Charles.
(b) The queen mother.
(c) Lady Diana.
(d) Queen Elizabeth II.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gutfreund is treated like a _____ in London.

2. What is the name of an interview technique designed to test an applicant's nerve?

3. A row of Bic fine-point pens in a plastic case in the breast pocket of someone who works on Wall Street is commonly called a _____.

4. What floor at Salomon brothers is said to have low ceilings, no windows, and the charm of an engine room?

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

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