- 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) Pharmaceutical drug development
B) The rise of Apple Inc.
C) Social media influence on health
D) Theranos and its fraudulent practices
- 2. Who is the founder of Theranos?
A) Sunny Balwani
B) Bill Gates
C) Elizabeth Holmes
D) Steve Jobs
- 3. Who is the author of 'Bad Blood'?
A) John Carreyrou
B) Michael Lewis
C) Malcolm Gladwell
D) Jeffrey Pfeffer
- 4. In which year was 'Bad Blood' published?
A) 2016
B) 2017
C) 2019
D) 2018
- 5. Which newspaper did John Carreyrou work for?
A) Financial Times
B) The Wall Street Journal
C) The Washington Post
D) The New York Times
- 6. Which prestigious university did Elizabeth Holmes drop out of?
A) Harvard University
B) Yale University
C) Stanford University
D) MIT
- 7. What was a significant source of validation for Theranos’ claims?
A) Partnership with Walgreens
B) Celebrity endorsements
C) Clinical trials success
D) FDA approval
- 8. What was Carreyrou’s role in uncovering Theranos?
A) Investigative journalist
B) Scientist
C) Regulator
D) Shareholder
- 9. What phrase summarizes Theranos' approach to its claims?
A) Honesty is the best policy
B) Innovation is key
C) Fail fast, learn faster
D) Fake it till you make it
- 10. What was Elizabeth Holmes's role in Theranos?
A) CEO
B) COO
C) CTO
D) CFO
- 11. What was Theranos's flagship device called?
A) Edison
B) Veritas
C) Apollo
D) Athena
- 12. How did Elizabeth Holmes describe her vision for Theranos?
A) Developing AI solutions
B) Revolutionizing healthcare
C) Improving healthcare access
D) Creating new tech jobs
- 13. What did Elizabeth Holmes often wear as part of her persona?
A) Business suits
B) Black turtleneck
C) Casual wear
D) Lab coats
- 14. What important regulatory body was involved in investigating Theranos?
A) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
B) National Institutes of Health (NIH)
C) Federal Reserve
D) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- 15. What did Theranos claim it could do with a few drops of blood?
A) Run hundreds of tests
B) Analyze DNA
C) Run one test
D) Make vaccines
- 16. What was the key feature of Theranos's blood testing technology?
A) Miniaturization
B) High cost
C) Manual operation
D) Speed of delivery
- 17. What did Theranos claim to revolutionize?
A) Telemedicine
B) Health insurance
C) Medical imaging
D) Blood testing
- 18. What type of company is Theranos?
A) Health technology
B) Insurance
C) Pharmaceutical
D) Biotechnology
- 19. What year did Theranos get founded?
A) 2001
B) 2005
C) 2003
D) 2010
- 20. What legal consequences did Elizabeth Holmes face?
A) Fraud trial
B) Immediate imprisonment
C) Civil lawsuit only
D) Forced bankruptcy
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