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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following was not a reason why Warren didn't move to Southern California?
(a) he would have to change his routine.
(b) he didn't want to leave the familiarity of Omaha.
(c) his anger at Susie.
(d) he would have to leave his long-time secretary.

4. Warren married Susie Thompson in:
(a) September 1953.
(b) June 1955.
(c) April, 1952.
(d) January 1951.

5. What term can be used to characterize Warren at this age?
(a) cocky.
(b) self-confident.
(c) ignorant.
(d) unrealistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Susie's absence made life:

2. What was Warren's major passion outside of work?

3. Throughout his years in school, Buffett said he would live in:

4. During the early 1960s, the company's stock price:

5. What event occurred in August 1967?

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