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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did most of Bubble pitch books require?
(a) Complete secrecy.
(b) Constant brainstorming.
(c) Very colorful pictures.
(d) At least 300 page pitches.

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

5. What were all nine summer associates looking forward to come fall?
(a) A chance to impress the bosses.
(b) Going back to school.
(c) A big summer bonus.
(d) A permanent offer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do top investment banking firms usually seek?

2. Although both men promised themselves that they would have great jobs they were passionate about, they both ____________.

3. According to the authors, what did the Wall Street Business machine do to new MBA graduates?

4. How long were typical interviews for positions as summer associates?

5. Why did Troob have a better chance of landing a new job?

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