The Last Lecture - Chapter 57 Quiz

What does Pausch love thinking about his chances of beating late-stage cancer?

Question Answer Choices That everyone with late-stage cancer can beat it That it is impossible to beat it That he will definitely beat it That he may be the one guy in a million who might actually beat it

What message do oncologists send by making appointments for patients six months in advance?

Question Answer Choices That they are confident the patients will be around at least that long That the patients should prepare for the worst That the patients' conditions are worsening That the patients need more frequent check-ups

What does Pausch say about living as if he is dying?

Question Answer Choices He is constantly preparing for the end. He is ignoring his condition entirely. He is also living very much like he is still living. He is focused only on making a bucket list.

What does Pausch joke about buying after his diagnosis?

Question Answer Choices A new house and getting a tattoo A luxury yacht and changing his diet A motorcycle and going on a world tour A new convertible and getting a vasectomy

What advice did one of Pausch's doctors give him after his cancer diagnosis?

Question Answer Choices Behave as if he were going to be around for a while Seek out alternative treatments and therapies Focus on making a bucket list and completing it Spend as much time as possible with family

What does Dr. Zeh find painful to see in patients?

Question Answer Choices Patients refusing to listen to their doctors Patients becoming overly dependent on medications Patients blaming themselves for ineffective treatments because they were not positive enough Patients giving up on their treatments entirely

What does Pausch believe an optimistic person is better equipped to do?

Question Answer Choices Deal with disappointments Live without any worries Ensure their treatments are always successful Avoid all negative experiences

What mindset does Pausch try to embrace regarding his cancer?

Question Answer Choices He tries to see his cancer as a challenge to overcome. He tries to view his cancer as a temporary setback. He tries to ignore his cancer and live in denial. He tries to embrace his cancer as just another one of his life experiences.

What does Dr. Zeh believe Pausch has achieved between optimism and realism?

Question Answer Choices The perfect balance An unrealistic hope A pessimistic outlook A state of constant denial

What does Pausch believe optimism can help people do?

Question Answer Choices Guarantee a full recovery from any disease Completely avoid the need for medical treatments Enable people to do tangible things to improve their physical conditions Prevent the progression of terminal illnesses