About Randy Pausch And His Last Lecture

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About Randy Pausch And His Last Lecture - Quiz


Just a few questions about Randy Pausch


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Randy Pausch was diagnosed with what?

    • A.

      Lung cancer

    • B.

      Liver cancer

    • C.

      Pancreatic cancer

    • D.

      Brain cancer

    Correct Answer
    C. Pancreatic cancer
    Explanation
    Randy Pausch was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

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  • 2. 

    Dr. Pausch has _____  young children.

    Correct Answer
    three
    3
    Explanation
    Dr. Pausch has three young children. The answer is "three" because it is stated in the question that Dr. Pausch has three young children.

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  • 3. 

    When referring to his health situation, he spoke of ___   ____________ in the room,"

    • A.

      A rooster

    • B.

      An elephant

    • C.

      A tiger

    Correct Answer
    B. An elephant
    Explanation
    The phrase "an elephant in the room" is a common idiom used to describe an obvious problem or issue that is being ignored or avoided. It refers to something that is so big and obvious that it cannot be ignored, yet people choose to act as if it doesn't exist. In this context, the speaker is using the idiom to convey that when discussing his health situation, he openly spoke about a significant and undeniable problem or issue.

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  • 4. 

    What did his father do for his 80th birthday?

    • A.

      He climbed a mountain.

    • B.

      He went on a vacation.

    • C.

      He rode on a big roller coaster.

    Correct Answer
    C. He rode on a big roller coaster.
  • 5. 

    He showed how strong his was, despite his cancer, by doing what?

    • A.

      Push-ups

    • B.

      Push-outs

    • C.

      Pull-ups

    Correct Answer
    A. Push-ups
    Explanation
    The person demonstrated their strength despite having cancer by performing push-ups. This physical activity requires significant upper body strength and endurance, showcasing their determination and resilience in the face of adversity.

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  • 6. 

    Is Randy Pausch still alive?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

    Correct Answer
    B. No
    Explanation
    The answer "No" indicates that Randy Pausch is not alive.

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  • 7. 

    He said, "I am dying soon and I am choosing to have _________."

    • A.

      A family

    • B.

      Money

    • C.

      Fun

    Correct Answer
    C. Fun
    Explanation
    The person who is dying soon is choosing to have fun. This suggests that they want to enjoy their remaining time and make the most out of it by engaging in enjoyable and pleasurable activities. They may prioritize creating happy memories and spending quality time with loved ones, rather than focusing on material possessions or financial gains.

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  • 8. 

    I can’t control the ______  I’m dealt just how I play the hand.

    • A.

      Cards

    • B.

      Times

    • C.

      Words

    Correct Answer
    A. Cards
    Explanation
    The given statement implies that the speaker does not have control over the circumstances or situations they are presented with, but they can control how they handle or respond to those situations. The word "cards" is used metaphorically to represent the circumstances or situations that the speaker encounters in life. Just like in a card game, where players cannot control the cards they are dealt, the speaker cannot control what life throws at them. However, they can control their actions and decisions in response to those circumstances, just like how a player can strategize and play their hand in a card game.

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  • 9. 

    The Japanese title of his book is 最後の授業.  What is the title in English?

    • A.

      The Last Speech

    • B.

      The Last Talk

    • C.

      The Last Lecture

    Correct Answer
    C. The Last Lecture
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Last Lecture." The Japanese title of the book is "最後の授業," which translates to "The Last Lecture" in English.

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