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Liar's Poker

1. What does Lewis see as John Gutfreund's "calling card" as he makes his rounds in the trading floor?
(a) Cigar ash.
(b) A slap on the back.
(c) A hand-written note.
(d) Coffee grounds.

2. Lewis sees John Meriwether as successful because he has the uncanny ability to do what?
(a) Hide his state of mind.
(b) Hide money.
(c) Time his trades.
(d) Avoid bad press.

3. What does Lewis Identify as the two emotions that commonly destroy traders?
(a) Self-loathing and listlessness.
(b) Fear and greed.
(c) Apathy and sadness.
(d) Drive and determination.

4. The author notices that young traders become _____ after they get onto Meriwether's trading desk.
(a) Disciples.
(b) Intellectuals.
(c) Hysterical.
(d) Pudding.

5. Which publication calls John Gutfreund the "King of Wall Street"?
(a) The Wall Street Journal.
(b) Barron's.
(c) Business Week.
(d) Forbes.

6. Gutfreund's first love is ______.
(a) Managing.
(b) Trading.
(c) Philosophizing.
(d) Posing for photo ops.

7. Traders prove their superiority in a Wall Street firm every day by doing what?
(a) Managing trainees.
(b) Taking long lunches.
(c) Destroying companies.
(d) Handling risk.

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