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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Warren complete a Dale Carnegie course after completing business school?
(a) it would look impressive on his resume.
(b) he was bored.
(c) to master his fear of public speaking.
(d) he was looking to make contacts for his stock sales.

2. While reaching Ben Graham, Warren learned about a company called:
(a) Kimberly-Clark.
(b) GEICO.
(c) AT&T.
(d) State Farm Insurance.

3. Studying under Graham allowed Warren to:
(a) develop his own natural abilities.
(b) complete his thesis.
(c) quality to teach.
(d) learn to develop a business.

4. Warren educated himself in all but the following ways:
(a) studying actuarial tables.
(b) attending night school.
(c) reading business books.
(d) running his paper route.

5. Warren's father worked as a ___________.
(a) farmer.
(b) factory worker.
(c) grocer.
(d) securities salesman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Buffetts move to New York in 1954?

2. What term can be used to characterize Warren at this age?

3. What was important to the young Warren?

4. The Buffett children describe their mother as:

5. Warren handled his investments with people:

(see the answer key)

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