The Last Lecture - Chapter 53 Quiz

Who encouraged Randy Pausch to pursue a PhD and become a professor?

Question Answer Choices His high school teacher Andy van Dam Nico His father

What was Randy Pausch's family's expectation regarding education after college?

Question Answer Choices People became professors. People traveled the world. People went to college and then got jobs. People went to graduate school.

What did Randy Pausch's mentor say would happen if Pausch started working for a company?

Question Answer Choices They would have him do research. They would make him a manager. They would use him as a salesman. They would train him as an engineer.

Which university did Randy Pausch eventually attend for his graduate studies?

Question Answer Choices Harvard University Stanford University Carnegie Mellon Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Why did Randy Pausch feel that secrets do not matter as much at the end of one's life?

Question Answer Choices He wanted to make peace with everyone. He believed he should have been telling his story for years as a lesson. He felt it was important to clear his conscience. He no longer cared about his reputation.

What did Randy Pausch assure Nico about his fellowship?

Question Answer Choices It came with a large financial grant. It was a highly prestigious award. It was recommended by his mentor. He was one of only fifteen chosen to receive it.

What fellowship did Randy Pausch win that he mentioned during his meeting with Nico?

Question Answer Choices Rhodes fellowship Fulbright fellowship National Science Foundation fellowship Office of Naval Research fellowship

What did Randy Pausch's mentor, Andy van Dam, say Pausch was good at?

Question Answer Choices Being a great researcher Being a great engineer Being a great salesman Being a great writer