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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Return of the Native.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While reaching Ben Graham, Warren learned about a company called:
(a) GEICO.
(b) State Farm Insurance.
(c) AT&T.
(d) Kimberly-Clark.

2. Buffett told his partners all but the following:
(a) he could help place their money in municipal bonds.
(b) he recommended Sequoia Fund.
(c) he would not act as their financial counsel.
(d) he would continue to manage their money.

3. Why did Warren complete a Dale Carnegie course after completing business school?
(a) it would look impressive on his resume.
(b) he was looking to make contacts for his stock sales.
(c) to master his fear of public speaking.
(d) he was bored.

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

5. Every year, Warren and Susie would:
(a) shop in Beverly Hills.
(b) travel to New York.
(c) host a dinner for the investors.
(d) travel to Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What magazine did Buffett first invest in?

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

3. Warren worked on all of the following during this period:

4. Hathaway was run by:

5. Warren increased his paper route by:

(see the answer key)

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