View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Adult Education.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Liar's Poker has a lot in common with what aspect of Wall Street business?
(a) Currency trading.
(b) Bond trading.
(c) Commodities trading.
(d) Stock trading.

3. Jim Massey is considered Gutfreund's _____.
(a) Prodigal son.
(b) Confidante.
(c) Hatchet man.
(d) Arch enemy.

4. What aspect of the dollar bill is the integral component of Liar's Poker?
(a) The mint.
(b) The serial number.
(c) The year.
(d) The owner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. A row of Bic fine-point pens in a plastic case in the breast pocket of someone who works on Wall Street is commonly called a _____.

2. Who is chairman of the Federal Reserve in 1979?

3. The Japanese in the training program are considered _____.

4. Lewis thinks Henry Kaufman is the guru of he bond market and also the _____ of Salomon Brothers.

5. Wall Street has a river at one end and a ______ at the other.

(see the answer key)

This section contains 207 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample