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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of man was Ed Stanley?
(a) The head of the marketing department.
(b) An upper level associate with lots of money.
(c) A rich man with lovely life and a number of golf courses.
(d) An ugly rich old man.

3. What did investment banking begin as?
(a) A way to make money.
(b) A way of lending money.
(c) A form of charitable giving.
(d) A form of advice giving.

4. Why did one associate fall asleep while questioning Dick Jenrette?
(a) He was extremely rude.
(b) The associate thought Jenrette was boring.
(c) He pulled two all nighters in a row.
(d) He was dared to act like her was falling asleep.

5. What does the organizational chart of an investment bank look like?
(a) A pyramid.
(b) A top down line.
(c) A diamond.
(d) A circle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although vice presidents make associates difficult lives, associates cooperate because the vice presidents _______.

2. How did Troob and Rolfe eventually become fast friends?

3. What did most of Bubble pitch books require?

4. Why did Troob have a better chance of landing a new job?

5. At this point in the book, why do Troob and Rolfe decide to stay at DLJ and work for a permanent offer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two services that many investment bankers offer to their clients?

2. Explain the daily routine of a first year associate at DLJ.

3. Although the hours where very long, how did DLJ "thank" its associates for all their work?

4. While the summer associates worked very hard, how did they play hard?

5. Unfortunately, for the associates, how did they usually learn that they had to bribe the copy center?

6. How did MBA students like Troob and Rolfe work to get summer positions at firms?

7. Why were so many junior vice presidents always unhappy with their lives at DLJ?

8. Why was it assumed that almost everyone would receive bonuses?

9. What is involved in a research analysts job?

10. In the grand scheme of a large investment bank and the financial world, what importance does a single associate have?

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