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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, People Are Not a Line Item and A Hundred Story Building First Needs a Strong Foundation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does Jerry Baldwin invest in Howard's coffee houses?
(a) $200,000.
(b) $150,000.
(c) $100,000.
(d) $250,000.

2. What part of New York did Howard grow up in during the 1960s?
(a) Queens.
(b) Albany.
(c) Manhattan.
(d) Brooklyn.

3. What position does Howard hire Lawrence Maltz for?
(a) Vice President in charge of only operations and finance.
(b) Vice President in charge of operations, finance, and human resources.
(c) President of only human resources.
(d) President of operations, finance, and human resources.

4. What type of business does Sheri give up before moving to the Northwest?
(a) Advertising.
(b) Fashion design.
(c) Photography.
(d) Interior design.

5. What season in 1983 does Howard take his first trip to Italy?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which founding principles does Howard plan on extending to everyone who comes into contact with Starbucks?

2. When does Howard travel back to New York to see his father?

3. What does Howard not count on when first taking over as the CEO of Starbucks?

4. Where is the housewares show that Howard attends in Italy?

5. What sport does Howard play in hopes of one day leaving the projects?

(see the answer key)

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