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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were client and managing director meetings hated by associates?

2. How do Troob and Rolfe feel about leaving DLJ?

3. What happened to the older bankers?

4. What did group dinner sessions become?

5. So long as he was in the banking business, what would Troob not have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, it becomes clear that most investment bankers are white males.

How does this correlate with enrollment statistics for minorities at Ivy Leagues and tier 1 and tier 2 schools?

Essay Topic 2

The fast paced nature of New York City and investment banker causes extreme exhaustion and employee burn out.

Using specific examples from the book, examine some of the ways that exhaustion can mentally, physically, and emotionally affect a person.

Is this motivation to work until sever exhaustion happens a product of American capitalism and culture?

Essay Topic 3

Bribery and greed are large motivations for various people to do their jobs. Pick 2 characters from the list below and describe how either bribery or greed is essential to get their job done:

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- John Rolfe

- Peter Troob

- Perrentazzi

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