Answer Key

Choose the correct explanation for the following phrases...
  1. "I think we are getting somewhere" means: [Bob is happy with the progress in the negotiations.]
  2. "A break on the unit cost" means: [Bob wants a special price if he orders a large number of pieces.]
  3. "Pay up front" means:  [Jack wants Bob to pay in advance, before the order is delivered.]
  4. "Close the deal" means:  [Bob wants to finish negotiations and sign a contract today.]
  5. "some snag with the delivery" means:  [A problem that slows down the delivery]
Are the following statements about the reading true?

You answered 0 of 5 questions correctly in this part of the test.

1.   There is a charge on deliveries for orders of under 125,000 pieces.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

2.   Bob had problems in the past with deliveries from Jack's firm.That is correct.

3.   If Bob isn't happy, Jack will return half of the payment.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

4.   Jack wants to be paid as soon as Bob receives the order.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

5.   Jack and Bob haven't done business together before.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.