The Last Lecture - Chapter 17 Quiz

What advice did the ballooner give Randy and Jai as they were about to land?

Question Answer Choices Stay inside the basket. Run as fast as they can. Jump out before landing. Hold on tightly.

What did Randy Pausch imagine himself as during the balloon landing?

Question Answer Choices The hero of a disaster movie. A pilot navigating a storm. A firefighter rescuing people. A detective solving a mystery.

What unusual event happened to Randy and Jai Pausch on their wedding day?

Question Answer Choices They got lost during a hike in the mountains. They had to evacuate their wedding venue due to a fire. They had a hard crash landing in a hot-air balloon. They were caught in a sudden thunderstorm while sailing.

What did people on the highway do when they saw the balloon land?

Question Answer Choices They called the police. They drove away quickly. They stopped to help. They took pictures.

What did Randy Pausch see that made him transition from groom to engineer?

Question Answer Choices A large body of water below. A dense forest ahead. A train coming their direction. A storm approaching rapidly.

What did Randy Pausch begin calculating as they were about to land?

Question Answer Choices The direction of the train. The distance to the ground. How best to escape the balloon. The speed of the wind.

What did Randy and Jai reflect on after the balloon landing?

Question Answer Choices The beauty of the landscape. The excitement of their adventure. The importance of safety precautions. Even fairy-tale moments contain risks.

What did Pausch see on the ballooner's face that concerned him?

Question Answer Choices A calm expression. A look of confusion. A smile of excitement. Fear and the beginning of panic.

What did the ballooner bring to Randy and Jai after they landed?

Question Answer Choices A bottle of champagne. A bouquet of flowers. A box of chocolates. A congratulatory card.

Who arrived in the chase car after the balloon landed?

Question Answer Choices Pausch's friend Jack. Jai's brother. A local police officer. The ballooner's assistant.