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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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. Warren did not want to attend college because:
(a) he wanted to travel.
(b) he wanted to get married.
(c) he didn't feel he could learn anything.
(d) he wanted to work.

4. During this time, Susie:
(a) began making her own investments.
(b) separated from Warren.
(c) returned to school.
(d) became a singer.

5. Warren handled his investments with people:
(a) by keeping them informned.
(b) by forming partnerships.
(c) by following their instructions.
(d) on an individual basis.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Warren Buffett was born in___________.

3. Warren purchased his first stocks at the age of:

4. What did Buffett worry about at the age of twenty six when he had little money?

5. What was not a characteristic of a performance fund?

(see the answer key)

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