The Last Lecture - Chapter 28 Quiz

How old was Randy Pausch when the first man walked on the moon?

Question Answer Choices Ten years old Eight years old Six years old Twelve years old

What argument does Randy Pausch understand about the money spent on the moon landing?

Question Answer Choices It could have been used to improve infrastructure. It could have been invested in medical research. It could have been used to build more schools. It could have been spent to fight hunger or poverty on Earth.

What event inspired Randy Pausch to believe that anything is possible?

Question Answer Choices The discovery of DNA structure The launch of the first space shuttle The first man walking on the moon The first satellite orbiting Earth

Where was Randy Pausch when the first man walked on the moon?

Question Answer Choices At camp At home At a friend's house At school

What does Randy Pausch believe each person should give themselves permission to do?

Question Answer Choices Work hard and stay focused Achieve their goals quickly Dream and feed the dreams of others Take risks and face challenges

What did Randy Pausch believe was the best tool for doing good?

Question Answer Choices Technology Inspiration Wealth Education

What did Randy Pausch's father hope to inspire in his son by preserving the moon landing memory?

Question Answer Choices Big dreams Patriotism Interest in astronomy A love for science

What did Randy Pausch believe was an inspiration for everyone to achieve the greatest human potential?

Question Answer Choices Winning a Nobel Prize Exploring the deepest parts of the ocean Developing new technology Putting a man on the moon

What did Randy Pausch think might mean occasionally letting children do?

Question Answer Choices Skip their chores Miss a day of school Stay up past their bedtimes Eat dessert first