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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 13 Jazz.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What city is the center of the financial world when this book opens?
(a) Paris.
(b) New York.
(c) London.
(d) Washington, DC.

2. The election of President Taft leads to what action in the financial world?
(a) Increased monopolies.
(b) Increased regulation of banking.
(c) Increased trust busting.
(d) Increased regulation of securities trading.

3. The US credibility in London and European markets depends on the dollar's convertibility into what?
(a) Bonds.
(b) Silver.
(c) Gold.
(d) British sterling.

4. What does Jack build in his father's memory?
(a) An art museum.
(b) A library.
(c) A building in New York.
(d) A yacht.

5. When did the first Morgans arrive in America?
(a) 16 years after the Mayflower.
(b) In 1802.
(c) On the Mayflower.
(d) In 1776.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Peabody bring Morgan in as a partner?

2. Who assumes a leadership role at the House of Morgan when Henry Davis dies?

3. After Pierpont dies, who becomes the Morgan's manager on a day-to-day basis?

4. Morgan becomes involved with European reconstruction when it helps with a loan to what country?

5. Among the four Morgan partnerships, what is the only common denominator?

(see the answer key)

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