Lesson 6.1: A drop of blood, a life in jail (Jun)

What is the primary reason for Elizabeth Holmes' sentencing?

• Mismanagement of company funds
• Fraud
• Disrespecting court proceedings
• Failure to appear in court
• Corporate espionage

Who was Elizabeth Holmes in Theranos?

• Chief Financial Officer
• CEO
• Lead Scientist
• Head of Marketing
• Legal Advisor

What did Theranos claim to achieve with its technology?

• Speed up computer processors
• Run over 240 tests on a single drop of blood
• Create a new internet network
• Invent a new type of battery
• Develop a cure for a disease

How long was Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to prison?

• 15 years
• 11 years
• 5 years
• 20 years
• 8 years

What type of fraud was Elizabeth Holmes convicted of?

• Bank fraud
• Wire fraud
• Insurance fraud
• Securities fraud
• Tax fraud

What additional penalty does Elizabeth Holmes face after her prison sentence?

• Lifetime house arrest
• Supervised release
• Community service
• Financial restitution only
• Ban from business activities

In the article, who was also found guilty besides Elizabeth Holmes?

• The company's CFO
• Sunny Balwani, former COO and president of Theranos
• The lead investor
• The head of the research department
• The company's legal counsel

What did the government argue Elizabeth Holmes' actions put at risk?

• Company's stock value
• Patients' lives
• Data security
• Private investments
• Theranos' partnerships

What was the main evidence used against Elizabeth Holmes?

• Witness testimonies
• Text messages with Sunny Balwani
• Emails to investors
• Financial records
• Lab results

What did Holmes’ lawyers request for her sentencing?

• Probation only
• House arrest and community service
• A fine
• A retrial
• Volunteering at medical facilities