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