The Last Lecture - Chapter 7 Quiz

What did Pausch's father do to get him to his first football practice?

Question Answer Choices Promised him a reward Encouraged him gently Asked him politely Dragged him to practice

How long has it been since Pausch saw Coach Graham?

Question Answer Choices Fifteen years Five years More than twenty years Ten years

What did Coach Graham focus on during football practice?

Question Answer Choices Fundamentals Winning games Physical conditioning Advanced strategies

Why did Coach Graham not bring footballs to practice?

Question Answer Choices To teach passing techniques later To focus on what the other twenty-one players are doing To save money on equipment To focus on physical conditioning

What did Pausch learn from not achieving his goal of playing in the NFL?

Question Answer Choices He regretted not trying harder He lost interest in football He felt like a failure He learned more from not accomplishing this goal

What lesson did Pausch learn from Coach Graham's criticism?

Question Answer Choices Criticism should be ignored Only success matters Critics care and want to help improve Winning is everything

How did Pausch feel about today's kids being coddled?

Question Answer Choices He was indifferent He was discouraged He was happy He was supportive

What did Pausch realize about self-esteem?

Question Answer Choices It is inherited It must be taught and developed It is given by others It comes naturally

How did Coach Graham's coaching style affect Pausch?

Question Answer Choices It made him quit the team It forced him to work harder and be better It made him dislike football It discouraged him from trying

What did kids primarily learn from organized sports, according to Pausch?

Question Answer Choices Individual achievements Teamwork, perseverance, sportsmanship, hard work, and overcoming adversity Advanced game strategies Winning at all costs