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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was one of Buffett's first possessions that had to do with money?
(a) a piggy bank.
(b) a money clip.
(c) a nickel-coated money changer.
(d) a wallet.

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

3. The Buffett family owned and operated a ___________.
(a) general store.
(b) grocery store.
(c) cattle ranch.
(d) corn farm.

4. Ben Graham's specialty was:
(a) stock market.
(b) Greek drama.
(c) Classical Latin.
(d) business management strategy.

5. How many partnerships was Warren running by the end of his first year?
(a) five.
(b) nine.
(c) four.
(d) three.

Short Answer Questions

1. Warren's father worked as a ___________.

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

3. After graduating from business school, Warren returned to Omaha to work for:

4. What did the young Warren trust?

5. Warren increased his paper route by:

(see the answer key)

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