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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, AIG FP did not get whose message as he assumed they had?
(a) Michael Lewis'.
(b) Ben Hockett's.
(c) Ace Greenburg's.
(d) Greg Lippmann's.

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

3. What is the name of Mike Burry's investment group?
(a) Oppenheimer and Co.
(b) Scion Capital.
(c) Moody's.
(d) Cornwall Capital Management.

4. Gene Park discovered that the CDSs being sold by his company contained more what than anyone knew?
(a) Car loans.
(b) Precious metals.
(c) Grain futures.
(d) Subprime mortgage bonds.

5. What does AIG FP stand for?
(a) American Investment Group Financial Portfolios.
(b) American International Group Fiscal Products.
(c) American International Group Financial Products.
(d) American Investment Group Financial Portfolios.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When was Michael Lewis born?

3. With the creation of ______, mortgage companies became inspired to grow quickly and offer a great many loans to customers.

4. What is the name of the investment group Steve Eisman formed after quitting his job as a bond analyst?

5. Michael Burry lost his left eye due to what as a toddler?

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