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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Coach Wooden decide to stay at UCLA even after his contract expired?
(a) He was offered a substantial raise.
(b) He loved his players.
(c) His wife had a job she didn't want to leave.
(d) His children loved California.

2. Why did Coach Wooden choose UCLA as the second college to coach at?
(a) The college he really wanted didn't call on time.
(b) UCLA was his biggest rival as a player.
(c) His family wanted to move to the warm weather.
(d) It was his dream coaching position.

3. What coaching concept applied by Coach Curtis did Coach Wooden disagree with?
(a) Becoming friends with the players.
(b) Giving all the players a fair chance to play.
(c) Sitting those who missed practice on the bench.
(d) Firing up the team emotionally before a game.

4. How did Wooden save up money so he and Nellie could get married?
(a) He took extra shifts waiting tables.
(b) He sold his car.
(c) He played pro basketball.
(d) He worked in the athletic department.

5. When Kareem joined the team, what was Coach Wooden working towards?
(a) A second consecutive championship.
(b) A fourth consecutive championship.
(c) The team's first championship.
(d) A third consecutive championship.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Nellie and Wooden celebrate after their wedding ceremony?

2. After Wooden and Nellie got married, how much money a week did Wooden make working with Coach Curtis?

3. What college besides UCLA did Coach Wooden consider after coaching at ISU?

4. What kind of comments did Kareem receive from the press?

5. Why did Kareem get extra juice at breakfast when the other players did not?

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