The Last Lecture - Chapter 11 Quiz

What did Randy Pausch's childhood trip to Disneyland inspire him to want to do?

Question Answer Choices Design roller coasters Make 'this kind of stuff' Become a theme park manager Work as a tour guide

What did Randy Pausch listen to on his way to Imagineering headquarters?

Question Answer Choices Classical music A motivational speech The Lion King soundtrack The Aladdin soundtrack

What did Randy Pausch prove wrong with the 'Virtual Reality on Five Dollars a Day' system?

Question Answer Choices He demonstrated that virtual reality was not practical for education. He proved the experts wrong who claimed nothing could be done in the field for less than half a million dollars. He showed that virtual reality systems were too expensive to build. He proved that virtual reality was not feasible.

How did Randy Pausch feel when he arrived to begin work at Disney Imagineering?

Question Answer Choices He was nervous and unsure about his new role. He was emotional, with The Lion King soundtrack blaring and tears streaming down his face. He was excited and couldn't stop smiling. He was anxious and had second thoughts.

What was Randy Pausch's reaction when he was initially rejected by Disney Imagineering?

Question Answer Choices He felt relieved and moved on. He received some of the nicest rejection letters but found it depressing. He immediately applied to other companies. He decided to change his career path.

What was the attitude of the dean of sponsored research towards Randy Pausch's sabbatical idea?

Question Answer Choices He was thrilled with Pausch's enthusiasm and wanted to hear more. He was skeptical but approved it reluctantly. He was indifferent and uninterested. He was completely against the idea.

What system did Randy Pausch help build at the University of Virginia?

Question Answer Choices Artificial Intelligence Research Lab Virtual Reality on Five Dollars a Day Interactive Learning Environment Advanced Computer Graphics Program

What childhood dream did Randy Pausch fulfill in Chapter 11 of The Last Lecture?

Question Answer Choices Working as a computer science professor Becoming a Disney Imagineer Designing virtual reality games Writing a book about his experiences

Why was one dean opposed to Randy Pausch taking a sabbatical at Disney?

Question Answer Choices He believed the sabbatical would be too costly. He thought Pausch was not qualified for the position. He feared the intellectual property that rightfully belonged to the University of Virginia would be given to Disney for free. He was worried about the impact on Pausch's teaching schedule.

What project was Disney Imagineering working on when Randy Pausch contacted them?

Question Answer Choices A futuristic space exploration simulation A top-secret virtual reality project for an Aladdin carpet ride A virtual reality project for a Star Wars ride A new theme park attraction based on The Lion King