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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Warren increased his paper route by:
(a) adding the Times-Herald to his Washington Post route.
(b) going door-to-door for subscriptions.
(c) his route was big enough.
(d) asking for a new bigger territory.

2. What company did Buffett say he would hold for the rest of his life?
(a) Diversified.
(b) See's Candy.
(c) Wesco.
(d) Berkshire.

3. What is the value of diversification?
(a) prestige.
(b) ease of management.
(c) the names of the stocks.
(d) balance.

4. Warren worked on all of the following during this period:
(a) Buffett-Falk.
(b) the family grocery business.
(c) teaching in night school.
(d) a Dale Carnegie course.

5. Warren first ran away at the age of:
(a) nine.
(b) fifteen.
(c) sixteen.
(d) thirteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Buffett's income and wealth grew, he:

2. Hathaway was run by:

3. Buffett would only consider investing in social projects if:

4. What did Buffett advise his partners of in May 1967?

5. Warren handled his investments with people:

(see the answer key)

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