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When was Ellen Goodman born?
April 11, 1941
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What quote was repeated 3x in this article?
“He worked himself to death, finally and precisely , at 3:00 A.M Sunday morning”
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Define Bitterness
Hard to bear, grievous, distressful
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What was Phil's cause of death?
Worked himself to death
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What do kids want from their Santa?
Toys, Unicorn, Wii, etc.
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What was Ellen's first career?
Researcher and reporter for Newsweek Magazine
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How many vice presidents were there in the company?
“He was, however, one of six vice presidents”
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Define Executive
A person or group of persons having administrative or supervisory authority in an organization
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How many kids does Phil have?
2 boys 1 girl
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What did the kids want from their parents?
Love and Affection, spend time with them
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Where was Ellen Born?
Newton, Massachusetts
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How was Phil's relationship with his daughter?
The author uses important contest such as when Phil daughter “has nothing to say” as they drive in the car.
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Define Extracurricular
Outside the regular work, responsibilities, or routine
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What was Phil's work schedule?
Six days a week, 8-9 hours
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Which letter did they choose to send? Letter to Santa or Letter to parents?
Letter to Parent
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What college did Ellen go to?
Radcliffe
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How old was Phil at the time of death?
“Phil was Fifty one years old, and vice president”
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Define Type "A''
A pattern of behavior characterized by competitiveness, a sense of urgency, impatience, perfectionism, increase risk of heart attack
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When was he replaced at work after Phil's death?
Immediately after funeral ended
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What are some effects on kids from having a workaholic parent?
Anxiety, Depression
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What prize did Ellen win for commentary?
Pulitzer Prize
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When EXACTLY did Phil die?
3:00 A.M Sunday morning
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Define Coronary Thrombosis
A coronary occlusion in which there is a blockage of a coronary arterial branch by a blood clot within the vessel
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What did Phil's children say at his funeral?
Nothing
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