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

Short Answer Questions

1. What always takes priority over any other task (even over pitch books)?

2. While recruiting for DLJ, what did Troob realize?

3. What were the typical hours of the copy center?

4. In addition to edits, what else would upper management request changes on?

5. What does the associate do with their down time while waiting on the prospectus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. When both men tried to leave DLJ, how were they persuaded to stay?

2. Did DLJ seem to have any interest in making the actual job of being an associate any more meaningful?

3. If they had made the job more appeasing and meaningful to Rolfe and Troob, would both men have stayed?

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

1. Discuss the most prevalent roles of women in the book.

2. Pick three characters and analyze how their roles as women are presented throughout the novel.

3. Is their a common job that all women have? Do these jobs seem degrading or demoralizing?

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