The Last Lecture Ch.21-30
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- Q1
What valuable lesson did Jai learn from Randy Pausch in "The Last Lecture"? Ch.21
The value of perseverance and resilience
she is learning to let stuff slide.
The importance of financial success
The significance of academic achievements
30s - Q2
What happened when Pausch wanted to take his family to visit his relatives during Christmas?
Pausch canceled the trip to focus on work
they all have the flu
Pausch's relatives visited his family instead
They were unable to travel due to a snowstorm.
30s - Q3
How did Jai handle Pausch's spreading his clean and dirty clothes around the room?
Jai kicks the clothes into a corner and moves on
Jai scolded his father for his untidiness.
Jai ignored the clothes, letting his father handle it.
Jai organized the clothes neatly for his father.
30s - Q4
What happened when Pausch was approached by a police officer for speeding?
Pausch was taken into custody for reckless driving.
Pausch argued with the police officer and refused to pay a fine.
Pausch was let off with a warning and advised to drive slower.
Pausch received a speeding ticket and had to pay a fine.
30s - Q5
What was the cop's dilemma when it came to Pausch?
Whether to ask Pausch for an autograph
trying to question Pausch's integrity without calling him a liar.
Whether to arrest Pausch for speeding
Whether to escort Pausch to his destination
30s - Q6
What did Pausch do to convince the officer not to give him a ticket?
He showed the officer a photograph of his family.
He offered the officer a bribe.
He showed the officer his scars from surgery.
He told the officer a humorous story.
30s - Q7
Explain why Pausch left the grocery store happier to have an extra fifteen minutes than 16 dollars.
He had a strong aversion to spending money.
He preferred not to rush through the checkout line.
He believed that time was more valuable than money.
He wanted to impress his family with his decision.
30s - Q8
What was the first truth Pausch learned about time?
Time is unpredictable.
that time should be managed like money, and carefully planned out. His first truth is .
Time can be manipulated.
Time is always on your side.
30s - Q9
What did Pausch say is an important skill as a professor and as a father?
Time management
Public speaking
to be delegate
Active listening
30s - Q10
In "The Last Lecture," what did Randy Pausch want to achieve in terms of his students' "sore gear"?
He wanted them to achieve academic excellence.
He wanted them to develop strong problem-solving skills.
He wanted them to excel in artistic pursuits.
To help students learn how to learn.
30s - Q11
How can educators best serve students?
By assigning heavy workloads and assessments.
By providing strict rules and discipline.
By helping them be more self-reflective
By focusing solely on academic instruction.
30s - Q12
What does Pausch think is one cause of the downward spiral in education?
Insufficient student motivation
Lack of funding for schools
Overemphasis on standardized testing
Too much stroking and too little real feedback
30s - Q13
What childhood dream did Tommy Burnett, an artist and computer wiz, who wanted a job on Pausch's research team?
to work in a Star Wars film
Becoming a famous actor
Becoming a professional athlete
Becoming an Imagineer at Disney
30s - Q14
In "The Last Lecture," what happened to Tommy, the dreamer hired by Randy Pausch on his research team?
He got to work on Imagineer at Disney
He became disinterested in his dream and left.
He faced challenges but continued pursuing his dream.
He got to work on the next Star Wars film
30s - Q15
In "The Last Lecture," what is luck, according to Randy Pausch?
An unexpected outcome of hard work
A random occurrence without meaning
A belief in fate and destiny
when preparation meets opportunity
30s