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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summer Boot Camps.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. This job in investment banking has no hopes for advancement. Employees are paid huge salaries but for two or three years live under harsh, abusive conditions until they can go back to school for their MBA degrees.
(a) Vice President.
(b) Managing director.
(c) Associate.
(d) Analyst.

2. What kind of firm was the investment bank that Rolfe and Troob were to work for?
(a) New age.
(b) Smart, caring and hardworking.
(c) A new, aggressive kid on the block.
(d) An older firm.

3. How long were typical interviews for positions as summer associates?
(a) On a Friday for a couple of hours.
(b) Happened over a couple of weeks.
(c) Only an hour.
(d) Conducted over a weekend.

4. This is an upper position at an investment bank. There are usually plenty of these positions, but they must put in very long hours to be promoted.
(a) Associate.
(b) Vice presidents.
(c) Managing director.
(d) Analyst.

5. What investment bank did Troob secure a job with?
(a) DLJ.
(b) Lehman Brothers.
(c) Anz Investment Bank.
(d) Barclays Capital.

Short Answer Questions

1. In interviews, besides showing the personality of Troob and Rolfe, whose personalities were shown?

2. What were all nine summer associates looking forward to come fall?

3. At this point in the book, why do Troob and Rolfe decide to stay at DLJ and work for a permanent offer?

4. How was one of Rolfe's friends able to get Rolfe a job?

5. The turn over rate in this position is extremely high. Many believe the position will be less abusive. Employees expect to quickly move up from this position, but are unable to.

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