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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the most important aspect of American Express?
(a) its dividends.
(b) its name.
(c) its history.
(d) its assets.

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

4. What was important to the young Warren?
(a) games.
(b) schools.
(c) books.
(d) making money and watching it grow.

5. What industry did Buffett become interested in at this time?
(a) steel.
(b) auto.
(c) high tech.
(d) newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Katherine Graham was the owner of the:

3. Warren first ran away at the age of:

4. How many partnerships was Warren running by the end of his first year?

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

(see the answer key)

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