How Starbucks Saved My Life

The main character Mike grew up...

• Middle Class working family

• Poor, trying to get by family

• Upper Middle Class Family

• Rich, high class, high society family

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Mike was closest to his...

• Mom

• Nana

• Sisters

• Father

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Mike worked for what type of company?

• Computer Software

• Advertising Company

• Education

• Engineer

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What did Mike specifically do to cause his marriage to fail?

• Worked long hours

• Spent money without checking with his wife

• Supposed to be at work but went on vacation instead

• Had an affair and fathered a child from that affair

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Why did Mike take the job at Starbucks? Click all that apply.

• Needed something to do

• In need of the health benefits

• Was going broke

• Needed to show his wife that he could still provide for the family.

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Mike is like his dad in many ways. Which main trait does he possess?

• Never gives up

• Works long and hard hours at his job

• Makes him self available for his family whenever they need him.

• Loving and understanding

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As a result of his long hours what has he missed? Click all that apply.

• The beauty of life

• His children growing up

• Being present for special holidays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Birthdays, etc.

• Enjoying the fruits of his labor.

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What does Mike think of Crystal? Click all that apply.

• That she is attractive

• Confident

• Hardworking

• Flirty

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What terrified Mike at his job at Starbucks?

• Working the register

• Answering phone call orders

• Making coffee

• Taking orders online.

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What was the first skill Mike learned at Starbucks?

• How to clean the restrooms

• Recognizing the different types of coffee

• Cleaning grout

• Cleaning the windows.

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