Speech soundbite - Canadian PM Justin Trudeau awarded honorary degree from Edinburgh University

The speaker begins by greeting the audience, including professors, family, friends, and graduates. They express gratitude for being invited to speak and for receiving an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh. The speaker acknowledges the accomplishments of a previous honoree and shares a personal connection to the university through a historical reference to Canadian Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier, who also received an honorary degree from the institution.

Who is the speaker addressing at the beginning of the speech?

• Only the graduates

• Family, friends, and graduates

• The university staff

• The city of Edinburgh

What is the speaker's relationship to the University of Edinburgh?

• An honorary degree recipient

• A guest lecturer

• A visiting professor

• A former student

Who is mentioned as a previous honoree alongside the speaker?

• A Canadian Prime Minister

• Wilfrid Laurier

• Reece

• Professor Galligan

Which Canadian Prime Minister is noted for receiving an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh?

• Wilfrid Laurier

• Pierre Trudeau

• Stephen Harper

• Justin Trudeau

How does the speaker feel about being part of the university's tradition?

• Surprised

• Honored and touched

• Indifferent

• Overwhelmed