The Scholar's Bowl (Part 3)

What company claimed to test for diseases with a single drop of blood?

• a) Nikola

• b) Quibi

• c) Theranos

• d) LuckIn Coffee

• e) Life at Sea Cruise

The founder of which company is currently in jail for fraud?

• a) Theranos

• b) Nikola

• c) Quibi

• d) LuckIn Coffee

• e) Life at Sea Cruise

Nikola promised which type of vehicles?

• a) Electric boats

• b) Zero-emission trucks

• c) Hydrogen-powered trains

• d) Solar-powered cars

• e) Hybrid planes

What term is used to describe business scams and fraudulent products that have existed for decades?

• a) Vaporware

• b) Charisma

• c) Prototypes

• d) Marketing pitch

• e) Egregious

Which company demonstrated prototypes with zero functionality?

• a) Theranos

• b) Nikola

• c) Quibi

• d) LuckIn Coffee

• e) Life at Sea Cruise

The founder of Nikola is currently:

• a) In jail

• b) On his way to jail

• c) Awaiting trial

• d) On probation

• e) Free on bail

Which of the following is NOT considered as a potential factor contributing to people believing in fraudulent companies?

• a) Charismatic leaders

• b) Complexity of technologies

• c) Market hype

• d) Lack of due diligence

• e) Extensive media coverage

Theranos' marketing pitch promised:

• a) Painless blood tests

• b) Cheaper blood tests

• c) Faster blood tests

• d) More accurate blood tests

• e) All of the above

The name "Nikola" is mentioned as:

• a) A company that has already taken the last name

• b) The last name of the electric vehicle company's founder

• c) A company that has been accused of fraud

• d) A company that produces hydrogen-powered trains

• e) A company that has demonstrated fully functional prototypes

Charismatic leaders:

• a) Are the sole reason for the success of fraudulent schemes

• b) Play a significant role in attracting investors and generating buzz

• c) Have no impact on the success of fraudulent companies

• d) Are less effective in modern times compared to the past

• e) Are more likely to be caught and punished for their actions