a. congratulate Ivan.
b. wish Ivan success.
c. give Ivan a job.
d. to prepare Ivan as a manager.

2. Ivan will be employed ..

a. for at least a month.
b. for at least nine months.
c. until he is fired.
d. until he resigns.

3. At the end of nine months ...

a. Ivan may be unemployed.
b. Ivan may have a full-time job.
c. both a & b.
d. either a or b.

4. Who is Miss Dodd likely to be?

a. Ivan's boss.
b. A colleague.
c. A member of the LSE
d. Mr Barwell's secretary.

5. When starting at Biscuit Ivan will be ..

a. independent.
b. on trial.
c. an apprentice.
d. dispensed with.

6. Where is the employment contract?

a. arriving within a fortnight.
b. with Ms Meredith.
c. with Miss Dodd.
d. with the letter.

7. What does Ms signify?

a. Master of Business Science.
b. Manager's secretary.
c. Miss or Mrs.
d. Mesdame.

8. Does Biscuit Investments have other portfolio managers?

a. Definitely.
b. Probably.
c. Probably not.
d. Certainly not.

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