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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: The Biggest Asshole in the Universe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Alan Greenspan earn a B.S. degree in economics summa cum laude?
(a) Princeton University.
(b) Harvard University.
(c) New York University.
(d) Yale University.

2. Richard Nixon was President of the United States during what years?
(a) 1971-1982.
(b) 1964-1971.
(c) 1969-1974.
(d) 1991-1998.

3. Before declaring bankruptcy, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. was ranked as the _________ largest investment bank in the United States.
(a) Third.
(b) First.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Second.

4. What NBC correspondent did Alan Greenspan marry?
(a) Jane Pauley.
(b) Andrea Mitchell.
(c) Michelle Kimble.
(d) Alexis Marcantel.

5. When was Alan Greenspan born?
(a) 1940.
(b) 1926.
(c) 1911.
(d) 1953.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alongside what Presidential nominee did Sarah Palin run as Vice President of the United States?

2. Who is the protagonist of Atlas Shrugged?

3. Alan Greenspan recommended the Reagan era increase in Social Security tax, and the rate went from 9.35% to ___________.

4. What refers to a market for securities (debt or equity), where business enterprises and governments can raise long-term funds?

5. What refers to a public entity for the trading of company stock and derivatives at an agreed price?

(see the answer key)

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