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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Salomon's Court.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Buffett children describe their mother as:
(a) lenient.
(b) friendly.
(c) moody.
(d) outgoing.

2. By the time of World War I, what part of the New Bedford labor force worked at the mill?
(a) one third.
(b) three fourths.
(c) one half.
(d) one fourth.

3. Buffett's role in protecting certain CEOs from takeovers was referred to as:
(a) greenmail.
(b) redmail.
(c) whitemail.
(d) blackmail.

4. Warren's philosophy for purchasing stocks included all but:
(a) favorable long-term prospects.
(b) honest and competent management.
(c) decent stock price.
(d) anticipation of short-term price movements.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As a result of the stock market crash in October 1985, Berkshire:

2. Every year, Warren and Susie would:

3. Which of the following was not some thing that Howard Buffett was against?

4. Buffett's new worth was approximately:

5. Who had stock in many of the same companies as Buffett?

(see the answer key)

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