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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Buffett's role in protecting certain CEOs from takeovers was referred to as:
2. The head of Salomon was:
3. By the end of 1988, the Berkshire share price was approximately?
4. Why did Buffett buy into Cap Cities?
5. Who handled Berkshire's investments:
Short Essay Questions
1. What was the effect of irregularities in the bond trading by Salomon on traders?
2. How does Buffett describe the difference between his public and private lives?
3. Buffett's career was based on the Graham and Dodds theory of investing. What are the basis of Buffet's beliefs based on the teachings of Graham and Dodds?
4. Buffett was interested in buying media companies in the 1980s. Why did he invest in Cap Cities through Berkshire?
5. What was one of the first things Buffett did at Salomon?
6. What did Buffett plan to do with his wealth when he died?
7. What was Buffett's attitude about sharing his wealth with his children?
8. Salomon became the object of an SEC and Justice Department investigation because of their bond trading. What did they do?
9. What are referred to as Buffett's sweetheart deals?
10. Why did Buiffett invest in Salomon?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the importance of return on equity? Why did Buffett emphasize this? What happened when the Washington Post followed his advice?
Essay Topic 2
Buffett's views and practices rarely coincided with the practices and views on Wall Street. In what areas did they differ and why? Give examples in your answer, and have make sure you mention three separate areas.
Essay Topic 3
Buffett was concerned with the continuity of Berkshire after his death. What provisions did he make for the company? Who, if anyone, would take over? Why did he assure his investors that there wouldn't be any significant stock sales?
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