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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Learning to Love Your Corporate Culture.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A challenge in Liar's Poker is like saying _______.
(a) "You're a con artist."
(b) "I'll take the gamble."
(c) "I doubt it."
(d) "You're an idiot."

2. In the midst of Liar's Poker, the good player's mind spins with ________.
(a) Details.
(b) Gestures.
(c) Probabilities.
(d) Commonalities.

3. 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) Coffee grounds.
(d) A hand-written note.

4. What dollar amount does Meriwether counter Gutfreund's bet with?
(a) Forty-one thousand dollars.
(b) Ten million dollars.
(c) Two dollars.
(d) A quarter of a million dollars.

5. Where was the author born and raised?
(a) London.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York.
(d) The Deep South.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lewis, the better an analyst gets at his job, the nearer he seems to ______.

2. The author notices that young traders become _____ after they get onto Meriwether's trading desk.

3. By definition, an analyst's job lasts how long?

4. What is the initial bet that Gutfreund proposes to Meriwether for Liar's Poker?

5. What is a phrase the author uses to describe Meriwether's value to Salomon Brothers?

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