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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through When Bad Things Happen to Rich People.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What author does the author recommend to his Prussian colleagues?
(a) Dale Carnegie.
(b) Anthony Robbins.
(c) John Suskind.
(d) Sun-Tzu.

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

4. According to the author, the whole idea of globalization at Salomon Brothers is _____.
(a) A relief.
(b) Somewhat realisitic.
(c) A canard.
(d) A given.

5. What is the primary aspect of business that always matters most at Salomon Brothers?
(a) Revenue.
(b) Profit.
(c) Market advantage.
(d) Loyalty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do rating services rely exclusively on to assess a company's creditworthy status?

2. According to one mortgage trader, it is an accepted fact that mortgage traders have _____.

3. What is another word for savings and loan?

4. What is jargon for a gamble that is sure to succeed?

5. What is another name for an analyst in the corporate finance department at Salomon Brothers?

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