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The Last Lecture

Quiz by Sarah Madigan

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  • Q1
    What is the name of the man who wrote The Last Lecture?
    Ray
    Rob
    Randy
    Ronald
    30s
  • Q2
    What is Randy's wife name?
    Jayd
    Jai
    Julie
    Jay
    30s
  • Q3
    What disease is Randy battling?
    pancreatic cancer
    bone cancer
    Liver cancer
    heart disease
    30s
  • Q4
    Why did Randy choose to write the book?
    to leave something for his parents
    to make money
    to become famous
    to leave something for his kids
    30s
  • Q5
    What two cartoon characters does Randy compare optimistic/pessimistic people too?
    Alvin, Simon, and Theodore
    Mickey and Minnie
    Tigger and Eyore
    Daffy and Donald Duck
    30s
  • Q6
    What is Randy's Reaction to his wife getting into an accident with both of their cars?
    mad because of how much money it will cost
    calm and he refuses to fix them because they both still run
    angry and makes his wife drive the dented car
    calm and he runs to the mechanic
    30s
  • Q7
    What item did Randy break at Disneyland that the gift shop replaced?
    snowglobe
    mug
    plate
    salt and pepper shaker
    30s
  • Q8
    Randy's advice to his daughter when she starts dating is “Just ignore everything they say and only pay attention to what they do." What does that mean?
    don't judge a book by it's cover
    Actions speak louder than words
    Don't ever date
    30s
  • Q9
    Which famous man spoke this inspirational quote, “He knew he had to work harder, so that’s what he did. He vowed not to complain,"?
    Jackie Robinson
    Michael Jordan
    President Kennedy
    Walt Disney
    30s
  • Q10
    Which item did Randy NOT paints on his wall?
    quadratic equation
    submarine
    elevator
    Books
    30s
  • Q11
    Which lottery did Randy say he won?
    wife
    parent
    job
    uncle
    30s
  • Q12
    In "A New Year's Story" Randy remains calm during what event?
    His marriage
    Birth of his son
    Finding out he had cancer
    Death of his father
    30s
  • Q13
    Which is not part of Randy's lesson on apologizing?
    Waiting for an apology back
    Asking how to fix things
    Admitting you were wrong
    Sincerely apologizing
    30s
  • Q14
    Where did Randy always dream of working?
    as a teacher
    firefighter
    Disneyland
    on TV
    30s
  • Q15
    What is a Dutch Uncle?
    a close friend
    someone who takes care of your family
    an uncle who takes you fun places
    someone who tells you the truth about yourself
    30s

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