- 1. Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup is a gripping narrative by journalist John Carreyrou that delves into the rise and fall of Theranos, a health technology company founded by Elizabeth Holmes. This engrossing account details how Holmes, once celebrated as the youngest self-made female billionaire, promised to revolutionize blood testing with her company's proprietary technology that claimed to conduct hundreds of tests with just a few drops of blood. Carreyrou meticulously uncovers the web of deception that surrounded Theranos, revealing how Holmes and her associates misled investors, patients, and the medical community while perpetuating an illusion of success and innovation. Through in-depth interviews, detailed investigative reporting, and a strong ethical lens, Carreyrou illustrates the culture of fear and secrecy within Theranos, as well as the eventual unraveling of its operations when the truth came to light. The book serves not only as a cautionary tale about the hazards of Silicon Valley's 'fake it till you make it' mentality but also highlights the importance of corporate accountability, transparency, and the potential human cost of ambition unchecked by ethical considerations.
What is the main subject of 'Bad Blood'?
A) Social media influence on health
B) The rise of Apple Inc.
C) Pharmaceutical drug development
D) Theranos and its fraudulent practices
- 2. Who is the founder of Theranos?
A) Steve Jobs
B) Bill Gates
C) Sunny Balwani
D) Elizabeth Holmes
- 3. Who is the author of 'Bad Blood'?
A) Jeffrey Pfeffer
B) John Carreyrou
C) Malcolm Gladwell
D) Michael Lewis
- 4. In which year was 'Bad Blood' published?
A) 2017
B) 2016
C) 2018
D) 2019
- 5. Which newspaper did John Carreyrou work for?
A) The Washington Post
B) Financial Times
C) The Wall Street Journal
D) The New York Times
- 6. Which prestigious university did Elizabeth Holmes drop out of?
A) Yale University
B) MIT
C) Stanford University
D) Harvard University
- 7. What was a significant source of validation for Theranos’ claims?
A) Celebrity endorsements
B) Partnership with Walgreens
C) FDA approval
D) Clinical trials success
- 8. What was Carreyrou’s role in uncovering Theranos?
A) Regulator
B) Scientist
C) Shareholder
D) Investigative journalist
- 9. What phrase summarizes Theranos' approach to its claims?
A) Innovation is key
B) Fake it till you make it
C) Fail fast, learn faster
D) Honesty is the best policy
- 10. What was Elizabeth Holmes's role in Theranos?
A) COO
B) CEO
C) CFO
D) CTO
- 11. What was Theranos's flagship device called?
A) Athena
B) Apollo
C) Veritas
D) Edison
- 12. How did Elizabeth Holmes describe her vision for Theranos?
A) Creating new tech jobs
B) Revolutionizing healthcare
C) Developing AI solutions
D) Improving healthcare access
- 13. What did Elizabeth Holmes often wear as part of her persona?
A) Black turtleneck
B) Casual wear
C) Lab coats
D) Business suits
- 14. What important regulatory body was involved in investigating Theranos?
A) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
B) Federal Reserve
C) National Institutes of Health (NIH)
D) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- 15. What did Theranos claim it could do with a few drops of blood?
A) Run one test
B) Run hundreds of tests
C) Make vaccines
D) Analyze DNA
- 16. What was the key feature of Theranos's blood testing technology?
A) High cost
B) Miniaturization
C) Speed of delivery
D) Manual operation
- 17. What did Theranos claim to revolutionize?
A) Blood testing
B) Medical imaging
C) Telemedicine
D) Health insurance
- 18. What type of company is Theranos?
A) Health technology
B) Biotechnology
C) Pharmaceutical
D) Insurance
- 19. What year did Theranos get founded?
A) 2001
B) 2003
C) 2010
D) 2005
- 20. What legal consequences did Elizabeth Holmes face?
A) Forced bankruptcy
B) Fraud trial
C) Civil lawsuit only
D) Immediate imprisonment
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