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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The personal accounts of the interview process by both Troob and Rolfe were filled with ______ and ______.
(a) Craziness; satire.
(b) Humor; satire.
(c) Fear; humor.
(d) Sadness; humor.

2. 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.
(a) Associate.
(b) Vice president.
(c) Managing Director.
(d) Analyst.

3. Who acts extremely rude and perverse on a social night out?
(a) Gator, a sharp tongued managing director.
(b) Bubbles, an annoying VP.
(c) Smith, an analyst.
(d) Ferrano, a permanent associate.

4. At this point in the book, why do Troob and Rolfe decide to stay at DLJ and work for a permanent offer?
(a) They did not have any other options.
(b) It might make the associates more attractive to other firms.
(c) They wishes to create good opportunities from themselves at DLJ.
(d) Troob does not think he will get hired anywhere else.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The summer between an MBA program is _________.

2. What did new graduates start out as at investment banking firms?

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

4. 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.

5. How did Troob and Rolfe eventually become fast friends?

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