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Warren Buffett is an American business magnate, philanthropist, and investor. He 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.

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1.

When was Warren Buffett born?
- A.
  
  1988
- B.
  
  1990
- C.
  
  1934
- D.
  
  1936
Correct Answer
D. 1936

Explanation
Warren Buffett was born in 1936.

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2.

When was his father, Howard Buffett, elected as a United States Congressman?
- A.
  
  1942
- B.
  
  1944
- C.
  
  1950
- D.
  
  1960
Correct Answer
A. 1942

Explanation
Howard Buffett was elected as a United States Congressman in 1942.

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3.

When was Buffett he diagnosed with Stage 1 prostate cancer?
- A.
  
  2010
- B.
  
  2012
- C.
  
  2016
- D.
  
  2014
Correct Answer
B. 2012

Explanation
Buffett was diagnosed with Stage 1 prostate cancer in 2012.

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4.

When did Forbes rank him as the Richest person in the world?
- A.
  
  2009
- B.
  
  2006
- C.
  
  2007
- D.
  
  2008
Correct Answer
D. 2008

Explanation
In 2008, Forbes ranked him as the richest person in the world.

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5.

When did he auctioned his 2001 Lincoln Town car on eBay to raise money for girls Inc.?
- A.
  
  2006
- B.
  
  2008
- C.
  
  2009
- D.
  
  2007
Correct Answer
A. 2006

Explanation
In 2006, he auctioned his 2001 Lincoln Town car on eBay to raise money for Girls Inc.

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6.

What is the name of his high school?
- A.
  
  Woodrow Wilson, high school
- B.
  
  Winston Churchill, high school
- C.
  
  George Washington, high school
- D.
  
  Martin Luther King, high school
Correct Answer
A. Woodrow Wilson, high school

Explanation
The correct answer is Woodrow Wilson, high school. This is because the question is asking for the name of "his" high school, implying that there is a specific person being referred to. Out of the given options, Woodrow Wilson, high school is the only one that matches this criteria.

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7.

When did he marry Susan Buffett?
- A.
  
  1953
- B.
  
  1950
- C.
  
  1952
- D.
  
  1958
Correct Answer
C. 1952

Explanation
He married Susan Buffett in 1952.

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8.

How many children did he have with Susan Buffet?
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  7
Correct Answer
A. 3

Explanation
The correct answer is 3 because it is stated in the question that he had children with Susan Buffet, and the number specified is 3.

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9.

When did President Barack Obama award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
- A.
  
  2011
- B.
  
  2013
- C.
  
  2014
- D.
  
  2004
Correct Answer
A. 2011

Explanation
In 2011, President Barack Obama awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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10.

When did he graduate from high school?
- A.
  
  1947
- B.
  
  1999
- C.
  
  1939
- D.
  
  1930
Correct Answer
A. 1947

Explanation
He graduated from high school in 1947.

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