Learn Investing Strategy From Warren Buffett! Trivia Quiz
Warren Buffett is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Warren is one of the most successful investors in the world. His present net worth of US$82 billion makes him the third-wealthiest person in the world. This short quiz will test your knowledge of what you know about Warren Buffett.
- 1.
When was Berkshire Hathaway founded?
- A.
1892
- B.
1839
- C.
1838
- D.
1840
Correct Answer
B. 1839Explanation
Berkshire Hathaway was founded in 1839.Rate this question:
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- 2.
When did he become a billionaire?
- A.
May 29, 1990
- B.
April 23, 1998
- C.
March 13, 1995
- D.
June 17, 1996
Correct Answer
A. May 29, 1990 -
- 3.
When did Buffett begin to buy The Coca-Cola Company?
- A.
1980
- B.
1987
- C.
1988
- D.
1990
Correct Answer
A. 1980Explanation
Buffett began to buy The Coca-Cola Company in 1980.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the worth of the forward contracts to deliver U.S dollars against other currencies?
- A.
$11 Billion
- B.
$11 Million
- C.
$5,000
- D.
$400,000
Correct Answer
A. $11 BillionExplanation
The worth of the forward contracts to deliver U.S dollars against other currencies is $11 billion.Rate this question:
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- 5.
When did he reveal that 35% of the partnership' assets were invested in the Sanborn Map Company?
- A.
1960
- B.
1961
- C.
1964
- D.
1974
Correct Answer
B. 1961Explanation
In 1961, he revealed that 35% of the partnership's assets were invested in the Sanborn Map Company.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What did he study at Columbia University?
- A.
Economics
- B.
Political science
- C.
Accounting
- D.
Anatomy
Correct Answer
A. EconomicsExplanation
He studied Economics at Columbia University.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When did Charlie Munger become the vice president of the Berkshire Hathaway company?
- A.
1960
- B.
1978
- C.
1960
- D.
1970
Correct Answer
B. 1978Explanation
Charlie Munger became the vice president of Berkshire Hathaway in 1978.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What was his position at Graham Newman Corp?
- A.
CEO
- B.
Vice-Chairman
- C.
Chairman
- D.
Securities Analysts
Correct Answer
D. Securities AnalystsExplanation
The given question asks about the position held by the person at Graham Newman Corp. The correct answer, "Securities Analysts," suggests that the person's role or job title at the company was related to analyzing securities.Rate this question:
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- 9.
When did he discover that Graham was on the board of GEICO insurance?
- A.
1960
- B.
1962
- C.
1952
- D.
1950
Correct Answer
C. 1952 -
- 10.
What was his starting salary at Benjamin Graham's partnership?
- A.
$75,000 per annum
- B.
$12,000 per annum
- C.
$25,000 per annum
- D.
$120,000 per annum
Correct Answer
B. $12,000 per annumExplanation
The correct answer is $12,000 per annum. This means that his starting salary at Benjamin Graham's partnership was $12,000 per year.Rate this question:
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