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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the 1968 meeting of his friends, who was not invited?
(a) Ben Graham.
(b) Charlie Munger.
(c) Bill Ruane.
(d) Carl Ican.

2. By the end of 1988, the Berkshire share price was approximately?
(a) $5,500.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $2,500.
(d) $8,000.

3. Throughout his years in school, Buffett said he would live in:
(a) Ohaha.
(b) Washington.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) New York.

4. What kind of stocks were most popular at this time?
(a) high tech.
(b) blue chip.
(c) huge conglomerates.
(d) small companies.

5. Why did the Buffetts move to New York in 1954?
(a) Warren wanted a wider customer base.
(b) Buffett accepted a job at Graham-Newman.
(c) Buffett wanted to work at the New York Stock Exchange.
(d) Warren wanted to find a job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Soon after Buffett arrives in New York, he learns that:

2. Buffett's views on hostile takeovers included all but:

3. His best childhood friend was___________.

4. Graham and Dodds did work in:

5. Buffett Partnership was Berkshire's biggest stockholder by:

(see the answer key)

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