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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who at Drexel became a problem because of a lawsuit by Beverly Hills Savings and Loan?

2. Who were the people Milken was happy to help in the business?

3. How did Milken's unit function within the larger firm?

4. Who paid $2-billion for the Metromedia television stations and their assets?

5. In many ways, what became the role of Milken?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did political connections aid Drexel?

2. Tell something of the anticipation associated with SEC and FBI investigations into Drexel and Milken.

3. Why did Milken play the role of enforcer?

4. What role did LTV play in identifying a weakness in the junk market?

5. What evolved after many customers first dealt with Milken?

6. Describe the reason for Wedvick's problems with Atlantic Capital.

7. How did Milken's power in the industry benefit Drexel?

8. Describe Milken's goals for the Asian markets.

9. How did Milken disagree with the idea that liquidity was scarce?

10. What was Ronald Perelman's purpose for acquiring Pantry Pride?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the importance of education for success in the business world. In the essay discuss how the idea is wrong that only a degree from certain universities is important. Besides Milken, list people who have become successful after graduating from lesser known universities.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the importance of ethics in business. Discuss how the practice of secrecy leads to unethical behavior. In the essay discuss business and government transparency as a necessary ingredient in ethical behavior. Bring it down to a personal level where people refrain from doing bad things because others will know about it.

Essay Topic 3

The name, Predators' Ball, says a great deal about the people who organized the ball and those who clamored for invitations. Write an essay about predators and why this title was so appropriate for the people involved. Give your opinion about how that title expresses disregard for the people who were the victims.

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