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What sentiment does the speaker express about the experience of preparing for the commencement address?
What sentiment does the speaker express about the experience of preparing for the commencement address?
- It caused fear and nausea. (correct)
- It was rewarding from the start.
- It was unnecessary stress.
- It was a joyful experience.
What was the speaker's initial perception of delivering a commencement address?
What was the speaker's initial perception of delivering a commencement address?
- It was a moment of fame.
- It was a forgettable task.
- It was a considerable responsibility. (correct)
- It was a light-hearted obligation.
What humorous comparison does the speaker make regarding their time at Harvard?
What humorous comparison does the speaker make regarding their time at Harvard?
- It felt like a long meeting.
- It was similar to a summer camp.
- It felt like attending a wedding.
- It resembled a Gryffindor reunion. (correct)
What realization did the speaker have about their graduation address from Baroness Mary Warnock?
What realization did the speaker have about their graduation address from Baroness Mary Warnock?
What does the speaker aim to achieve with their address if remembered in the future?
What does the speaker aim to achieve with their address if remembered in the future?
Which emotion did the speaker feel while preparing the address that had a physical effect?
Which emotion did the speaker feel while preparing the address that had a physical effect?
What does the speaker consider as the 'first step to self-improvement'?
What does the speaker consider as the 'first step to self-improvement'?
What is the speaker's opinion on the impact of their speech on graduates' future choices?
What is the speaker's opinion on the impact of their speech on graduates' future choices?
Study Notes
Commencement Address
- The commencement address was given by Baroness Mary Warnock
- The speaker began by thanking Harvard for the honor of giving the address
- The speaker mentioned that preparing for the speech caused anxiety
- The speaker said, "Delivering a commencement address is a great responsibility"
- The speaker mentioned that she could not remember a single word from the commencement speaker at her own graduation
- The speaker said that they can't remember a single word from Mary Warnock's speech
- The speaker used the example of a "gay wizard" to make a joke about a career path
- The speaker mentioned that they want the audience to at least remember the "gay wizard" joke
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Description
Explore the insightful and humorous commencement address delivered by Baroness Mary Warnock at Harvard. This quiz covers her reflections on the responsibilities of speaking and the light-hearted anecdotes she shared, including her memorable 'gay wizard' joke. Discover the core messages and themes from this noteworthy speech.
