The Last Lecture - Chapter 51 Quiz

What negative feedback does Pausch occasionally receive about ETC graduates?

Question Answer Choices Graduates lacking technical skills for their roles. Graduates not being able to work well in teams. Graduates being too focused on their creative projects. Graduates feeling too big for the jobs they are in and looking past their present positions with distaste.

What does Pausch say about jobs being 'beneath' someone?

Question Answer Choices There is no job which should be beneath anyone. Entry-level jobs should be avoided by talented individuals. Some jobs are too menial for graduates to consider. Only certain jobs are beneath someone with a degree.

What kind of feedback does Pausch usually receive about ETC graduates?

Question Answer Choices It is rare for him to hear anything negative about the employees’ abilities or technical capabilities. He usually hears that graduates are not well-prepared for their roles. He frequently receives complaints about graduates' technical skills. He often hears that graduates lack creativity and innovation.

What job did Pausch have at fifteen?

Question Answer Choices He hoed strawberries at an orchard. He worked as a day laborer on a construction site. He was an intern at a tech company. He worked as a mail sorter.

What did Pausch's father give him after he complained about his job?

Question Answer Choices The 'tongue-lashing of a lifetime.' A piece of career advice. A new job opportunity. A motivational book.

What does Pausch believe about anyone unwilling to sort mail?

Question Answer Choices Anyone who is unable or unwilling to sort mail does not inspire confidence that they can do anything else. They should be given more creative tasks. They need additional training to improve. They are likely to succeed in other tasks.

What attitude do some seniors have about being hired after graduation, according to Pausch?

Question Answer Choices They are excited about any job opportunity they receive. They believe they deserve more and should be hired simply because they have some kind of creative brilliance. They are willing to start at the bottom and work their way up. They believe they need more experience before being hired.

What lesson does Pausch emphasize to his students about starting at the bottom in the workplace?

Question Answer Choices They should be thrilled to be hired for a job in someplace as modest as a mailroom and get really great at sorting mail. They should avoid entry-level positions and aim directly for higher roles. They should focus on their creative brilliance and expect immediate recognition. They should only accept jobs that match their perceived worth and skills.

Who were most of Pausch's coworkers when he hoed strawberries at fifteen?

Question Answer Choices Most of his coworkers were family members. Most of his coworkers were his classmates. Most of his coworkers were day laborers. Most of his coworkers were professional farmers.

What does Pausch do to improve the ETC program?

Question Answer Choices He reviews the technical skills of the graduates. He conducts regular training sessions for the interns. He personally mentors each intern. He asks for feedback about how the interns are doing.