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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Merry-Go-Round.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Troob and Rolfe, creating a pitch book was __________.
(a) The best part of their job.
(b) Useful for the rest of their careers.
(c) Tedious punishment.
(d) Very interesting.

2. The first section of the pitch book did what of the following?
(a) Glorified the company.
(b) Overviewed the health of the company.
(c) Gives the values of the investment banking firm.
(d) Offered the value of the company.

3. What is a large investment bank a part of?
(a) A large financial company.
(b) A mutual fund.
(c) A hedge fund.
(d) Finance review board.

4. What did the winning investment bank distribute to potential buyers to get a sale?
(a) A pitch book.
(b) A graph booklet.
(c) A deed of sale.
(d) A prospectus.

5. What is the main goal of a managing director?
(a) Find opportunities abroad.
(b) Travel for the company.
(c) To get famous clients.
(d) Bring in a big fee for the company.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was clear about Troob and Rolfe's choice of career?

2. After word processing, who was next in line to receive the pitch book?

3. When an associate worked on a pitch book, what could they always count on?

4. What do managing directors actually do?

5. How much did Rolfe know about investment banking, prior to starting as a summer associate?

(see the answer key)

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