In Last Lecture, which person does Randy Pausch connect to the idea of always encouraging his students to strive for higher goals?

A. his father B. his doctor C. Andy Van Dam D. Jackie Robinson

The correct answer is C: Andy Van Dam. Andy Van Dam was Randy's mentor. After Randy explained some experiences he was having with his students, Andy suggested to go back to the class the next day, and say to the students: "That was pretty good, but I know you can do better". He thought that he neither should show how impressed he was nor coddle the students, he should encourage them instead, because he knew they could do better and achieve higher goals.