Ian Just Learned His Final Grade in His History Class

question 36

Multiple Choice

Ian just learned his final grade in his history class. He was upset because he thought he was going to do better and called his mother to tell her about it. After the call, Ian's mother contacted the professor (without Ian's permission or knowledge) to ask that Ian's grade be changed because he had worked really hard in the class, or at least that he be given a chance to retake the final test. In this example, Ian's mother is a _____ parent.

• A) hovering
• B) vigilant
• C) helicopter
• D) supportive

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Definitions:

Rights Offer

An offer to existing shareholders to buy additional shares in a company at a discount to the market price.

Seasoned New Issue

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New Issue

The term for securities that are offered to the public for the first time through an initial public offering (IPO) or a bond issuance.

Prospectus

A formal legal document that is required by and filed with securities regulatory bodies that provides details about an investment offering to the public.