Teri,
Over the weekend I thought long and hard about your comments regarding the IQ level of posters. While I would certainly disagree with many of the combatants, I would defend with my life their right to post. That being said, I think there should be a minimum level of competence required to post here in the future. Not an IQ test per se, but a qualifying exam. Thus, in conjunction with Sylvan Learning Centers, I have developed an exam that should weed out unqualified posters.
I would encourage all posters and lurkers to take this exam. Please give yourselves 15 minutes maximum; we are on the honor system on this one. Good luck boys and girls.
#1
Actrade's market cap has declined approximately $65 million since Pink started the blitzkrieg. This amount is greater than the domestic box office take of the movie "Reservior Dogs"
True of False
#2
There is a scene in the movie "Reservoir Dogs" were Joe Cabot (portrayed brilliantly by veteran character actor Lawrence Tierney) arbitrarily assigns names to his crew. When Mr. Pink learns off his name, he vehemently protests and requests the moniker:
A) Mr. Yellow
B) Carl Showalter
C) Mr. Purple
D) none of the above
#3
Which form of the Efficient Market Hypothesis does recent trading in Actrade's stock best resemble?
A)Weak form
B)Semi-strong form
C)Strong form
D)Knucklehead form
#4)Following the exhaustive investigation currently in place, the SEC is most likely to:
A) Give Mr. Pink a medal and nominate him for "Man of the Year"
B) Force Pink to disgorge his profits to Ryan Plovie so he can buy the dreamhouse he was shopping for until Pink ruined his life.
C) Tell Pink he is free to go but politely suggest he donate a portion of his hard earned profits to sponsor the training of a half dozen guide dogs.
D) Sentence Pink to 3 years in a minimum security prison where he will be forced to rake sandtraps until he is released.
#5
Which breed of dog is best suited to become a guide dog for the blind?
A) Pit Bull
B) Lab
C) Wolf Hybrid
D) Any ole mutt will do
#6
The "highest and best" use for Individual Investor magazine is:
A) for long ideas
B) for short ideas
C) to start a fire on a cold winter day
D) to line a litter box
#7
Which prominent television journalist recently dumped Jono Steinberg (CEO, Editor, Publisher in Chief, etc., etc. etc. of Individual Investor) after a brief fling?
A) Terry Keenan
B) Andrea Mitchell
C) The $$ Honey of CNBC
D) Sue Herrera
#8
Mr. Pink is the proverbial one-eyed in the Valley of the Blind.
True of False
#9
This thread is really the "highway of death" and Pink pilots a warthog.
True of False
#10
Which of the following is most likely to take place after the resolution of this saga?
A) Several combatants will wallow is depression after the high point in their lives fades away.
B) Pink will challenge James Cramer for title of "top cyber analyst". The resulting war for market share will bust Pink and all his dreams for his dear mother.
C) Productivity in the U.S. will soar as America tunes out and gets back to the business of business.
D) The Webmistress will heave a sigh of relief and relegate the thread to the "hall of shame"
Remember Kids, 15 minutes and no personal e-mails back and forth. We are on the honor system. Since we obviously don't have high standards on this thread, only 60% correct will be required to pass. I will post the answer key after the close.
Good luck all,
Proctor NotNeiderhoffer |
