Quiz on the Evolution of Netflix

In what year did Reed Hastings found his first company, Pure Software?

• 1996

• 2005

• 1991

• 2000

What was the initial concept behind Netflix's movie-rental service?

• Opening physical stores

• Streaming videos online

• Mailing DVDs to paying customers

• Creating original content

Which company did Netflix try to partner with in the early 2000s, but was rejected?

• Walmart

• Sony

• Blockbuster

• Enron Broadband

What was the name of the service introduced by Netflix in 2011 that led to a significant loss of subscribers?

• Speedster

• Qwickster

• Quickflix

• Flixster

Which show became one of Netflix's most acclaimed titles and was aired all at once, revolutionizing TV viewing habits?

• Orange is the New Black

• Arrested Development

• House of Cards

• Lilyhammer

What deal did Netflix sign in October 2008 that brought in huge Disney and Sony Library releases?

• Deal with Starz

• Deal with Paramount

• Deal with MGM

• Deal with Lionsgate

In which year did Netflix first start offering streaming of on-demand videos?

• 2007

• 2010

• 2012

• 2015

What was the price Netflix paid for the deal with Starz in 2008?

• $200 million

• $100 million

• $50 million

• $20 million

Which company integrated its service with Comcast's X1 platform to gain new subscribers?

• Netflix

• Amazon

• Blockbuster

• Hulu

What was the first piece of original content produced by Netflix in 2012?

• Arrested Development

• House of Cards

• Lilyhammer

• Orange is the New Black