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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. Which shoe company did Scott Bedbury work at before joining Starbucks?
2. As the crisis and other companies lower their prices, how much does Starbucks increase its prices to compensate for the stock they have?
3. Hired in 1991 to take Starbucks public, which firm does Dan Levitan work with?
4. How was the store received in Japan?
5. How many years does it take Howard to convince the board to work with Don and his coffee extract?
Short Essay Questions
1. What key events happen on the year that Howard turns forty?
2. What is the result of the first Starbucks international store?
3. What decisions does Starbucks make when the crisis is extended and eventually passes?
4. How is the idea of serving cold drinks at Starbucks first introduced to Howard and what is his response?
5. Why does Howard agree to allow United Airlines to serve Starbucks coffee on their flights?
6. What conflict between his professional and personal lives does Howard experience as a result of Starbucks' quick expansion, and how does he resolve it?
7. Why does Starbucks begin selling music in their stores?
8. What issues does Howard deal with as he attempts to keep Starbucks small while growing big?
9. Who is Scott Bedbury and why does Howard hire him to work for the company?
10. What reference is included at the end of Pour Your Heart Into It, and how does it reflect Howard's success with Starbucks?
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 Howard's first trip to Italy while working for Starbucks, the reason for his trip, what he notices while he is there, and how he is inspired by Italian lifestyle. Use the book as a reference to provide examples that highlight the significance of Howard's trip.
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