Howard Schultz - From Poverty to Starbucks CEO

Where was Howard Schultz born and raised?

• In a mansion

• In a castle

• In a cave

• In poverty

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What was the name of the coffee company Howard Schultz created before Starbucks?

• Il Journale

• Coffee Haven

• Caffeine Central

• Brew Master

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How many people rejected Howard Schultz's idea when he was trying to raise money for his coffee company?

• 50

• 100

• 242

• 10

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What was the defining moment in Howard Schultz's life according to the text?

• Graduating from college

• Seeing his father hopeless and defeated

• Working at a ski lodge

• Playing football in high school

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What inspired Howard Schultz to create Starbucks according to the text?

• His love for coffee beans

• His father's job as a truck driver

• His experience in an Italian coffee shop

• His desire to be a salesman

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What advice does Howard Schultz give about taking responsibility for one's future?

• Dream small dreams

• Wait for perfect conditions

• Blame others and wallow in self-pity

• Pick yourself up and be responsible

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What did Howard Schultz do after Starbucks went bankrupt?

• Went back to college

• Bought the company and became CEO

• Retired and traveled the world

• Started a new career in sports

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How many stores does Starbucks have around the world according to the text?

• More than 30,000

• Less than 1,000

• Exactly 10,000

• Around 5,000

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What did Howard Schultz do to pay for college?

• Won a scholarship

• Borrowed money from friends

• Sold coffee beans

• Took student loans and worked odd jobs

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What was the name of the coffee shop Howard Schultz opened to replicate his Italian experience?

• Caffeine Central

• Il Journale

• Coffee Haven

• Starbucks

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