Randy Pausch and "The Last Lecture" Quiz

Test your knowledge about Randy Pausch's inspiring 'Last Lecture' with questions on his life, lessons, and legacy in positive psychology.

#1

Who is the author of 'The Last Lecture'?

Steve Jobs
Randy Pausch
Stephen Hawking
J.K. Rowling
#2

What was Randy Pausch's profession?

Astronaut
Physicist
Computer Scientist
Politician
#3

Which disease was mentioned as Randy Pausch's cause of death?

Leukemia
Pancreatic cancer
Alzheimer's disease
Heart disease
#4

What was the name of Randy Pausch's wife?

Jill
Emily
Sarah
Rachel
#5

What was the title of the book that Randy Pausch wrote, based on his 'Last Lecture'?

The Last Lesson
Life Lessons
The Legacy
The Last Lecture
#6

In which year was Randy Pausch diagnosed with pancreatic cancer?

2005
2006
2007
2008
#7

Where did Randy Pausch deliver his 'Last Lecture'?

Harvard University
Stanford University
Carnegie Mellon University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
#8

What was the title of Randy Pausch's 'Last Lecture'?

The Meaning of Life
Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
Carpe Diem
Living in the Moment
#9

What was Randy Pausch's childhood dream?

To become an astronaut
To become a professional football player
To become a Disney Imagineer
To become a famous painter
#10

Which university did Randy Pausch join as a faculty member?

Harvard University
Stanford University
Carnegie Mellon University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
#11

What was the main theme of Randy Pausch's 'Last Lecture'?

Achieving success in academia
Living with purpose and gratitude
Mastering time management
Exploring the universe
#12

What metaphor did Randy Pausch use in his lecture to illustrate achieving goals?

The brick wall
The road less traveled
The ladder of success
The sailboat
#13

In 'The Last Lecture,' what did Randy Pausch describe as 'The brick walls'?

Obstacles in life
Goals to achieve
Life's challenges
Career opportunities
#14

In 'The Last Lecture,' what did Randy Pausch refer to as 'head fake'?

Unexpected outcomes
Hidden agendas
Unintended lessons
Surprising achievements
#15

What advice did Randy Pausch give about apologies in his lecture?

Apologize only when necessary
Never apologize
Apologize sincerely and promptly
Apologies are a sign of weakness

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