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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. What is it called when a trader offloads bonds down a customer's throat for the company's benefit?
(a) Slamming.
(b) Ramming.
(c) Jamming.
(d) Cramming.

2. What is the name of the trainee who was a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot?
(a) Mike Lewis.
(b) Max Johnson.
(c) Joe Friedman.
(d) Susan James.

3. According to the author, what is Gutfreund's only noticeable affectation when he comes to speak to the trainees?
(a) A demure concern.
(b) An exaggerated posture.
(c) A statesmanlike calmness.
(d) A German accent.

4. What type of ideas does Herman want for his investment?
(a) Ancient.
(b) Smart.
(c) Gut.
(d) Current.

5. In New York, when a trader is starting out, the excitement of being part of the action comes at the price _____.
(a) A few million dollars.
(b) One's sanity.
(c) One's soul.
(d) Freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which department at Salomon Brothers is considered "the sleepy backwater"?

2. What author does the author recommend to his Prussian colleagues?

3. What is another word for savings and loan?

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

5. The author observes that Strauss doesn't seem to like Ranieri's lack of _____.

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