The Last Lecture - Chapter 1 Quiz

What major life event does Randy Pausch and his wife Jai have to consider when planning the lecture?

Question Answer Choices Their child's graduation Their wedding anniversary Jai's forty-first birthday A family reunion

What is the title of Randy Pausch's last lecture?

Question Answer Choices Lessons from a Life Well-Lived Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams The Journey of a Lifetime Living with Purpose and Passion

What is Randy Pausch determined to make his speech about?

Question Answer Choices Dying Living Teaching Family

Why does Randy Pausch consider canceling his lecture?

Question Answer Choices He has already given a similar lecture. He doesn't feel it's important. He wants to spend his final days with his family. He is too ill to travel.

What diagnosis does Randy Pausch receive before his last lecture?

Question Answer Choices Pancreatic cancer Heart disease Brain tumor Lung cancer

What is the name of the lecture series at Carnegie Mellon University?

Question Answer Choices Journeys Legacies Life Lessons Final Words

Who does Randy Pausch meet with to discuss his decision about giving the lecture?

Question Answer Choices His psychotherapist His colleague His best friend His doctor

Why does Randy Pausch decide to videotape his lecture?

Question Answer Choices So his children can watch it in the future So he can review his performance So it can be broadcasted on television So it can be used for academic purposes

What does Randy Pausch hope to achieve by giving his lecture?

Question Answer Choices To fulfill a university requirement To leave a legacy for his children To inspire other cancer patients To gain academic recognition

What phrase does Randy Pausch use to describe his need to give the lecture despite his illness?

Question Answer Choices An injured lion wants to know if he can still roar. A fallen tree still stands tall. A wounded eagle must still fly. A broken clock still tells time.