Term structure of interest rates. The following yield data for a number of high quality corporate bonds existed at each of the three points in time noted in the following table: a. On the same set of axes, draw the yield curve at each of the three given times. Which graph correctly represents the yield curves?. B. c. b. Answer the following questions about the general shape of the yield curve: b1. What was the shape of the yield curve 5 years ago? A. Downward-sloping B. Upward-sloping C. Flat b2. What was the shape of the yield curve 2 years ago? A. Upward-sloping B. Flat C. Downward-sloping| b3. What is the shape of the yield curve today? A. Upward-sloping B. Flat C. Downward-sloping