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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a spectrum of psychological conditions characterized by widespread abnormalities of social interactions and communication, as well as restricted interests and repetitive behavior?
(a) The Asperger spectrum.
(b) ADHD.
(c) Schizophenic spectrum.
(d) The autism spectrum.

2. Who thought that if AIG stopped buying the bonds, the subprime mortgage bond market would collapse, making him a fortune in Chapter 3?
(a) Michael Lewis.
(b) Euguene Xu.
(c) Meredith Whitney.
(d) Greg Lippman.

3. What majority-owned subsidiary of Fimalac, S.A., is a global rating agency dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, research and data?
(a) The Fitch Group.
(b) Wachovia.
(c) Standard & Poor's.
(d) Deutsche Bank.

4. What was Michael Lewis' first book?
(a) Liar's Poker.
(b) Stock Junkies.
(c) Digital Money.
(d) Trade or Die.

5. For what company did Michael Lewis begin working after earning his Masters degree in Economics?
(a) Citigroup.
(b) Salomon Brothers.
(c) Oppenheimer and Co.
(d) Aames Financial.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, Michael Burry found that his reports to his investors were appearing more and more bleak because of his heavy investment in what?

2. How much did Mike Burry make for his investors from selling his CDSs in Chapter 9?

3. Who was CEO of Morgan Stanley at the time Hubler was selling CDOs in Chapter 9?

4. How much money did Charlie Ledley and Jamie Mai make from their first major investment in a company with legal trouble in Chapter 5?

5. Gene Park worked in offices where in Chapter 4?

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