The Last Lecture - Chapter 32 Quiz

What did Sandy Blatt have to ask Pausch for when he explained the difficulty of temperature changes for a quadriplegic?

Question Answer Choices A heater A fan A glass of water A blanket

What impact did Jackie Robinson's presence in Major League Baseball have on him?

Question Answer Choices He was immediately made team captain He was celebrated by everyone He endured unimaginable racism He was given special awards

What did Sandy Blatt become after his accident?

Question Answer Choices A life coach A motivational speaker A physical therapist A licensed marriage counselor

Who does Randy Pausch admire for not complaining despite facing significant challenges?

Question Answer Choices Winston Churchill and Amelia Earhart Albert Einstein and Rosa Parks Sandy Blatt and Jackie Robinson Mahatma Gandhi and Helen Keller

What does Pausch say about the amount of time and energy people have?

Question Answer Choices Time and energy can be replenished easily People have unlimited time and energy Everyone has a finite amount of time and energy Energy is more important than time

Why did Sandy Blatt's fiancée back out of their engagement?

Question Answer Choices She fell in love with someone else She wanted to focus on her career She moved to another country He did not want to place such a burden on her

What happened to Sandy Blatt that made him a quadriplegic?

Question Answer Choices He was injured in a sports accident He fell from a tree A truck backed into him, causing him to fall down stairs He was in a car accident

What does Pausch believe people should do instead of complaining?

Question Answer Choices Ignore the problem Use their energy to solve the problem Talk to a friend about it Write about their feelings

What is Randy Pausch's view on spending time and energy complaining?

Question Answer Choices It is necessary to gain sympathy from others. It helps people feel better about their problems. It is not a winning strategy and takes away from reaching goals. It is a way to find solutions to problems.

What did Randy Pausch believe would happen if people used their energy to solve problems instead of complaining?

Question Answer Choices They would become more frustrated They would be amazed at how well things might turn out They would feel more tired They would have more problems