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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Howie Buffett's Corn.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the result of Warren's first year of partnership?
(a) the results were inconclusive.
(b) they outperformed the Dow.
(c) they matched the Dow in performance.
(d) they underperformed.

2. Which is not one of the three stocks that Buffett heavily invested in the 1960?
(a) Disney.
(b) American Express.
(c) Berkshire-Hawthaway.
(d) TWA.

3. How long did Buffett go without buying any common stock after the Cap Cities deal in 1985?
(a) one year.
(b) six months.
(c) eighteen months.
(d) three years.

4. Warren bought all but the following through Berkshire:
(a) American Express.
(b) Sun Newspaper.
(c) National Indemnity Company.
(d) Illinois National Bank and Trust.

5. Buffett would only consider investing in social projects if:
(a) he deemed it as a good cause.
(b) he personally approved them.
(c) Susie approved them.
(d) they showed a rate of return.

Short Answer Questions

1. As a child, Warren Buffett had a 'thirst' for __________.

2. Susie's absence made life:

3. While reaching Ben Graham, Warren learned about a company called:

4. What did Warren do with some of the profits from his paper route?

5. Buffet's view of stock index futures was:

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