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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Doug McIntosh feel when Coach Wooden pulled him from the championship game?
(a) He was happy because the team won.
(b) He was angry because he didn't get to play.
(c) He was mad at his fellow teammates.
(d) He was depressed because his family came to watch him.

2. Coach Wooden emphasizes that players are only as good as their what?
(a) Worse shot.
(b) Feet.
(c) Practice habits.
(d) Attitude.

3. Because of an incident between Coach Wooden and his brother as children, what did he vow never to do?
(a) Get into a fight.
(b) Hurt someone's feelings.
(c) Swear.
(d) Lie.

4. After Wooden and Nellie got married, how much money a week did Wooden make working with Coach Curtis?
(a) $250.
(b) $100.
(c) $25.
(d) $500.

5. What did Coach Wooden want his players to believe the worse punishment was?
(a) Being kicked off the team.
(b) Watching from the bench, but not being allowed to play.
(c) Being banned from practice.
(d) Being banned from a game.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Coach Wooden was a child, what was his first basketball hoop made out of?

2. As Coach Wooden's children grew up and had their own children, what did they make sure they still did?

3. Many of the players on Wooden's first college team has also been what?

4. Wooden learned that students who do what, can get free tuition?

5. Instead of individuals or positions, what does Coach Wooden suggest his team members be?

(see the answer key)

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