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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Brotherhood of Hoods.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which leading bond analyst from Salomon Brothers gives a speech at the Wharton School about how he can't get women to pay attention to him at cocktail parties?
(a) John Meriwether.
(b) Myron Samuels.
(c) Sidney Homer.
(d) John Gutfreund.

2. What sort of dogs are the favorite of the British royal family?
(a) Welsh terriers.
(b) Poodles.
(c) Corgis.
(d) Dachsunds.

3. 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 _____.
(a) Platoon.
(b) Badge of honor.
(c) Nerd pack.
(d) Cigarette pack.

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

5. As Lewis gets more experience at Salomon Brothers, he realizes that an inexplicable aspect of studying to be an investment banker is that _______ serves no function in an investment bank.
(a) Making plans.
(b) A college degree.
(c) Politeness.
(d) Economic theory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ubiquitous part of business attire does Massey conspicuously lack?

2. Massey is not looking for curious minds among trainees, he is looking for _____.

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

4. What is another word for savings and loan?

5. Jim Massey is a member of Salomon Brothers executive committee in charge of sales and presides over _____, which directly affects the future of all trainees.

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