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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Human Factor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Black and Scholes use to calculate market change?
(a) Calculus and computer models.
(b) Meriwether's advice.
(c) In depth financial patterns.
(d) History.

2. Who was the Fed Chairman in 1997?
(a) Warren Buffet.
(b) Alan Greenspan.
(c) Madeleine Albright.
(d) Hillary Clinton.

3. In the mid-1990's, what was the ratio of leverage on Wall Street?
(a) 10-1.
(b) 100-1.
(c) 25-1.
(d) 45-1.

4. When did Long-Term begin scrambling to raise money?
(a) August 30.
(b) August 10.
(c) August 24.
(d) August 2.

5. In 1993, what was happening more than usual in America?
(a) Starvation.
(b) Bankruptcy.
(c) Day trading.
(d) Refinancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the end result of Meriwether's Treasury bill deal?

2. How many employees were with Long-Term in 1996?

3. What company was Kapor the founder of?

4. What was the limitation on borrowing for equity trading?

5. In its first bad year, what did Long-Term maintain?

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