TEDTalk: A Life Lesson from a Volunteer Firefighter (Mark Bezos)

What is Mark Bezos' role at the non-profit organization he works for?

• Director of Operations

• Head of Development
  

• Volunteer Coordinator

• Financial Advisor

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What does Mark Bezos do in addition to his work at Robin Hood?

• He is a firefighter.

• He is a teacher.

• He is a police officer.

• He is a lawyer.

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What was the first task assigned to Mark when he arrived at the fire scene?

• To save the homeowner's dog.

• To help put out the fire.

• To get the homeowner a pair of shoes.

• To talk to the media.

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How did Mark feel when another volunteer was asked to save the dog?

• Excited

• Jealous

• Indifferent

• Happy

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What time of day did Mark respond to the fire?

• Morning

• Afternoon

• Late at night

• Early evening

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What was the homeowner wearing when Mark arrived?

• A dress

• Pajamas

• A suit

• Jeans

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What does Mark emphasize about making a difference in people's lives?

• Wait until you have a lot of money.

• Act immediately if you can help.

• Only help when it is convenient.

• Focus only on large acts of kindness.

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According to Mark, what can people do every day to make a difference?

• Save money

• Avoid risks

• Affect one life

• Travel the world

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What was the homeowner grateful for in her letter?

• The fire was put out.

• She received a pair of shoes.

• The dog was saved.

• The firefighters were friendly.

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How does Mark describe the acts of kindness he witnesses?

• They are unimportant.

• They are both monumental and individual.

• They are only for rich people.

• They are always planned.

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