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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Merry-Go-Round.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the grand scheme of things, an associate was just _________ in the larger financial picture.
(a) Meaningless.
(b) A piece of dust.
(c) The most important part of the job.
(d) Unnecessary.

2. The first section of the pitch book did what of the following?
(a) Glorified the company.
(b) Gives the values of the investment banking firm.
(c) Overviewed the health of the company.
(d) Offered the value of the company.

3. To the recruiters, what were Troob and Rolfe?
(a) Easy targets to get recruited.
(b) Stupid young men looking to make money.
(c) Lackeys.
(d) Another deal or project to close.

4. What kind of firm was the investment bank that Rolfe and Troob were to work for?
(a) A new, aggressive kid on the block.
(b) New age.
(c) Smart, caring and hardworking.
(d) An older firm.

5. How did the two men console themselves after accepting the offer?
(a) Troob and Rolfe will have one another.
(b) They will know their way around the company.
(c) A more senior position would be easier.
(d) They got to spend all the money the wanted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Les Newton?

2. The second section of the pitch book did what of the following?

3. What must potential MBA graduates secure the summer before graduation?

4. How was one of Rolfe's friends able to get Rolfe a job?

5. In addition to edits, what else would upper management request changes on?

(see the answer key)

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