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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Warren purchased his first stocks at the age of:
(a) eleven.
(b) nineteen.
(c) fifteen.
(d) twenty one.

2. Susie did all but:
(a) shield him from his mother.
(b) took care of the kids.
(c) work in Warren's office.
(d) handle the family finances.

3. What did Warren do with some of the profits from his paper route?
(a) vacationed in Miami.
(b) bought a car.
(c) bought forty acres of Nebraska farmland.
(d) bought AT&T stock.

4. What did Warren's father tell him when he returned from running away?
(a) he was sending him back to Nebraska.
(b) improve his grades or give up the paper route.
(c) quit his job as punishment.
(d) he was grounded for one month.

5. The Buffett children describe their mother as:
(a) outgoing.
(b) moody.
(c) friendly.
(d) lenient.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Buffett family owned and operated a ___________.

2. According to the terms offered to the Davises, what percent of the profits would Warren receive?

3. Why did Warren complete a Dale Carnegie course after completing business school?

4. What did Warren vow after his involvement with Dempster?

5. What was the result of Warren's first year of partnership?

(see the answer key)

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