The Last Lecture - Chapter 8 Quiz

What was one of Randy Pausch's life goals related to the World Book Encyclopedia?

Question Answer Choices To purchase the latest set of World Book encyclopedias. To write a book about the history of World Book. To read the entire set of World Book encyclopedias. To become a contributing editor to World Book.

How did Randy Pausch feel about getting the call to write for World Book?

Question Answer Choices He had been waiting almost his entire life for this call. He was uninterested and declined. He felt it was a waste of time. He was surprised and hesitant.

What year was Randy Pausch born?

Question Answer Choices 1970. 1960. 1965. 1955.

What did Randy Pausch submit along with his article to World Book?

Question Answer Choices A photo of himself working on virtual reality. A diagram explaining virtual reality concepts. A photo of one of his students wearing a virtual reality headset. A video demonstration of virtual reality.

What did Randy Pausch assume about how World Book works?

Question Answer Choices They have a strict editing process for each article. Pick a trusted expert and trust that what they write will be accurate. They require multiple drafts before publication. They only accept articles from their in-house writers.

What was Randy Pausch's job related to the annual supplements of the World Book Encyclopedia?

Question Answer Choices Reading and reporting on the new information. Placing stickers on the original entries. Writing summaries of the new entries. Organizing the volumes on the shelf.

Who is shown wearing a virtual reality headset in the photo Randy Pausch submitted to World Book?

Question Answer Choices A family member of Randy Pausch. Caitlin Kelleher. Randy Pausch. A colleague of Randy Pausch.

What did Randy Pausch believe about Wikipedia compared to the World Book Encyclopedia?

Question Answer Choices Wikipedia is not as comprehensive as the World Book Encyclopedia. Wikipedia is superior to the World Book Encyclopedia. Wikipedia is a perfectly acceptable source of information. Wikipedia is not a reliable source of information.

What did Randy Pausch do when he was in a library with his kids?

Question Answer Choices Show them how to use the library catalog. Teach them about different authors. Look under 'V' for 'Virtual Reality' to find his article. Read them stories from the encyclopedia.