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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When does the first Il Giornale store open?
2. What year is it when Howard begins to look for people with skills different than his own?
3. What positions does Howard think would be better filled by people with skills different than his own?
4. What position is Howard promoted to at Hammarplast?
5. How does Howard describe Sheri's support?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens to Howard's father that causes him to rethink his move to Seattle?
2. How do Jerry Baldwin and Gordon Bowker help Howard launch his new idea for cafes after he leaves Starbucks?
3. What is Bean Stock and how is it introduced?
4. After college, what is Howard's first sales job, and how does he meet his future wife?
5. What causes Howard to hire Orin Smith?
6. How does Howard raise enough money to open the first Il Giornale store?
7. How is the design and logo of Starbucks updated for the merger of both companies?
8. How does Howard first escape from the projects?
9. What founding principles does Howard intend to keep with all aspects of the company?
10. What life changing events happen to Howard while he takes his first trip to Italy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The author uses different writing techniques to tell his story in Pour Your Heart Into It.
1) Describe the use of flashbacks and several examples of how and why it was used.
2) Analyze the philosophical change in tone that takes place later in the book.
3) Explain the significance of the crystal ball reference included in the book's ending and how it relates to Howard's concluding inspirational message.
Essay Topic 2
Describe Howard Schultz's childhood, including where he grew up, the conditions of his upbringing, and why they were influential in his life's ambitions. Be sure to explain several of the examples that Howard provides in the book to support your analysis.
Essay Topic 3
Describe how Starbucks first begins to expand and opens stores in other states. Include the initial reaction to the store opening in Chicago, Howard's response to it, and how the Starbucks brand is solidified there. Also, explain the problems with delivering coffee beans to stores located far away from Seattle and the invention that makes it possible.
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