Warren Buffett: One Of The Biggest Billionaire! Trivia Quiz

Approved & Edited by ProProfs Editorial Team

The editorial team at ProProfs Quizzes consists of a select group of subject experts, trivia writers, and quiz masters who have authored over 10,000 quizzes taken by more than 100 million users. This team includes our in-house seasoned quiz moderators and subject matter experts. Our editorial experts, spread across the world, are rigorously trained using our comprehensive guidelines to ensure that you receive the highest quality quizzes.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By AdewumiKoju

AdewumiKoju

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 950 | Total Attempts: 926,297

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 149 | Updated: Mar 19, 2023

Questions

Settings

Create your own Quiz

Warren Buffett: One Of The Biggest Billionaire! Trivia Quiz - Quiz

Warren Edward Buffett was born on August 29, 1930. He is a American business magnate, philanthropist, and investor. Warren is also the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. . He is married to Astrid Menks. This short quiz will test your knowledge of what you know about Warren Buffett.

Questions and Answers

1.

What was his savings by the time he finished college?
- A.
  
  $9,800
- B.
  
  $5,000
- C.
  
  $200,000
- D.
  
  $5,000
Correct Answer
A. $9,800

Explanation
The correct answer is $9,800. This means that by the time he finished college, his savings amounted to $9,800.

Rate this question:
2.

How much did he invest each in the 11 doctors in his partnership?
- A.
  
  20
- B.
  
  9
- C.
  
  11
- D.
  
  10
Correct Answer
C. 11
3.

How many percentages of Coca-Cola stock does Buffett own?
- A.
  
  11%
- B.
  
  2%
- C.
  
  7%
- D.
  
  4%
Correct Answer
C. 7%

Explanation
Buffett owns 7% of Coca-Cola stock.

Rate this question:
4.

What is the name of his second wife?
- A.
  
  Susan Thompson
- B.
  
  Astrid Menks
- C.
  
  Megan Thompson
- D.
  
  Jane Seymour
Correct Answer
B. Astrid Menks

Explanation
The correct answer is Astrid Menks. This answer is correct because it directly states the name of his second wife. The other options are not relevant as they do not correspond to his second wife.

Rate this question:
5.

When did Buffett's partnership grow from 3 partnership to 6?
- A.
  
  1959
- B.
  
  1950
- C.
  
  1960
- D.
  
  1961
Correct Answer
D. 1961

Explanation
Buffett's partnership grew from 3 partnerships to 6 in 1961. This indicates that Buffett expanded his partnership by adding three new partners during that year.

Rate this question:
6.

When did President Barack Obama award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
- A.
  
  2010
- B.
  
  2011
- C.
  
  2016
- D.
  
  2017
Correct Answer
B. 2011

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

Rate this question:
7.

When did he earn a Master of Science in Economics from Columbia University?
- A.
  
  1952
- B.
  
  1940
- C.
  
  1951
- D.
  
  1943
Correct Answer
C. 1951

Explanation
The correct answer is 1951 because it is the only option that falls within the range of possible years mentioned in the question. The question asks when he earned a Master of Science in Economics from Columbia University, but does not provide any specific information about the individual or any other clues to help determine the exact year. Therefore, we can only rely on the options given, and 1951 is the closest year to the range provided.

Rate this question:
8.

When did Warren Buffett accept the job at Benjamin Graham's partnership?
- A.
  
  1949
- B.
  
  1950
- C.
  
  1954
- D.
  
  1980
Correct Answer
C. 1954

Explanation
Warren Buffett accepted the job at Benjamin Graham's partnership in 1954.

Rate this question:
9.

What is his full name?
- A.
  
  Warren Kross Buffett
- B.
  
  Warren Carter Buffett
- C.
  
  Warren Edward Buffett
- D.
  
  Warren Richard Buffett
Correct Answer
C. Warren Edward Buffett

Explanation
The correct answer is Warren Edward Buffett.

Rate this question:
10.

When did he become a billionaire?
- A.
  
  1990
- B.
  
  1995
- C.
  
  2000
- D.
  
  2006
Correct Answer
A. 1990