Questions 155-156 refer to the following email.

From: Helen Mrutin

To: All advertising associates

Subject: Employee

Hello everyone.

I just wanted to remind you all that the annual employee luncheon will be held this Friday, Much 16th. It will be held at 1 p.m. at the Emerald Collie Club. Lllllch will be provided, but we would like each associate to bring one dessert. There is a sign-up sheet in the break room next to the water cooler. Also, this year we will be celebrating the achievements of Bob Hope, the Director of Advertising, who will be retiring at the end of March. Mr. Hopey has worked for Best Advertising for thirty years, and was responsible for the successful merger with McKinley Advertising in 2004. He will be missed greatly, and we are asking each associate to contribute $25 for a goodbye gift. The gift will be handed to him at the luncheon. Please give the money to Barbara Whales in Human Resources by Thursday, March 15th.

Thanks,
Helen Martin

155. What information is discussed in the email?

a)  A possible merger with another company

b) A plan to hire a new director

c)  A schedule for an upcoming event

d) A request to reschedule a meeting

156. What will Bob Hopey most likely receive on March 16^th?

a)  A promotion

b) A retirement gift

c)  Retirement benefits

d) A campaign proposal