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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Berkshire Hathaway.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of stocks were most popular at this time?
(a) blue chip.
(b) huge conglomerates.
(c) small companies.
(d) high tech.

3. What did Warren always wear in high school?
(a) sneakers.
(b) a business cap.
(c) a Nebraska sweat shirt.
(d) dress shoes.

4. Warren increased his paper route by:
(a) going door-to-door for subscriptions.
(b) asking for a new bigger territory.
(c) his route was big enough.
(d) adding the Times-Herald to his Washington Post route.

5. Throughout his years in school, Buffett said he would live in:
(a) Washington.
(b) New York.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Ohaha.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Buffett say he was putting his money into?

2. What did Buffett consider to be the most important factor in evaluating a company?

3. Buffett feared being known as:

4. Warren did not want to attend college because:

5. Which of the following is not one of the terms of Warren's partnership?

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