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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who became a regular visitor at Marc Rich's offices following his business purchase in Chapter 11?
(a) Ronald Reagan.
(b) James Gardner.
(c) Henry Kissinger.
(d) George Bush.

2. The author describes in Chapter 1 that metal trading was a shadowy world in which huge amounts of money were traded and, to play in that arena, one had to be "extremely smart, stupid or " what?
(a) Wealthy.
(b) Spontaneous.
(c) A gambler.
(d) Crazy.

3. The author writes in Chapter 6 that solid relationships with what were essential in the trading world?
(a) Officials.
(b) Customers.
(c) Governments.
(d) Banks.

4. What did Rich decide Philipp Brothers needed which would serve as a tax advantage and also allow the company to save money in Chapter 7?
(a) A film company.
(b) An oil company.
(c) An oil refinery.
(d) An oil tanker.

5. What company was Marc Rich convinced to purchase as a tax shelter in Chapter 11?
(a) Lions Gate Entertainment.
(b) 20th Century Fox.
(c) CNN Corporation.
(d) MGM.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name that Rich registered his company in Chapter 8?

2. After 15 years at the helm, the Philipps brothers' cousin and who were responsible for elevating Philipp Brothers to a powerful international trading force?

3. The author writes in Chapter 5 that during Jesselson's tenure at Philipp Brothers there was no need for buy-outs or what?

4. Within seven short years in trading, how much money had Marc Rich established in his personal empire?

5. What was the greatest problem facing Philipp Brothers and their trading of oil?

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