The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

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The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Michael Lewis (author)
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Michael Lewis born?
(a) 1957.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1956.
(d) 1960.

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) Greg Lippman.
(b) Euguene Xu.
(c) Michael Lewis.
(d) Meredith Whitney.

3. Michael Burry worked as a resident in what field in Chapter 2?
(a) Optometry.
(b) Cardiology.
(c) Neurology.
(d) Proctology.

4. Where did Michael Burry share his thoughts on investing while learning what he could from others in Chapter 2?
(a) Seminars.
(b) Church.
(c) Wall street.
(d) Online social networks.

5. What refers to loans made to customers with less than perfect credit?
(a) Gambles.
(b) Subprime.
(c) CDS's.
(d) High interest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offered Michael Burry bonds at $100 million a deal in Chapter 2?

2. What is the name of Mike Burry's investment group?

3. When was Michael Burry born?

4. When did money manager Michael Burry become interested in bonds?

5. Who agreed to a $5 million dollar deal with Michael Burry in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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