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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the conference for subprime mortgage bond salesmen and buyers in Chapter 6?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Las Vegas.
(c) Miami.
(d) New York.

2. With Ben Hockett's help, Cornwall received a contract which allowed them to buy what?
(a) CDSs.
(b) CDOs.
(c) ISDAs.
(d) FICOs.

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

4. What is a global financial service company with its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany?
(a) The Fitch Group.
(b) Morgan Stanley.
(c) Deutsche Bank.
(d) Oppenheimer and Co.

5. Where did Michael Lewis work as a bond salesman after earning his Masters degree in Economics?
(a) Stockholm.
(b) Berkeley.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money did Howie Hubler owe Deutsche Bank on the CDOs purchased from Hubler in Chapter 9?

2. 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?

3. What does NASD stand for?

4. Who asked Howie Hubler for money owed Deutsche Bank on the CDOs purchased from Hubler in Chapter 9?

5. At what age was Michael Lewis when he was shocked that Wall Street would allow him to buy and sell stocks, as described in the Prologue?

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