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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 & 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Coach Wooden remove Walt Hazzard from several games?
(a) Because he showed off on the court.
(b) Because he yelled at the referees.
(c) Because he made too many fouls.
(d) Because he did not get along with the other players.

2. Wooden learned that students who do what, can get free tuition?
(a) Make the dean's list.
(b) Play on the basketball team.
(c) Have at least a B average.
(d) Have parents who are alumni.

3. When Coach Wooden describes himself and Nellie, what does he say?
(a) She is loud and he is quiet.
(b) She is full of personality and he is shy.
(c) She is shy, and he is talkative.
(d) She likes outdoor activities, and he likes to stay inside.

4. What did Coach Wooden's high-school coach prohibit his players from doing during basketball season?
(a) Missing practice.
(b) Dating.
(c) Failing a class.
(d) Getting a job.

5. Who first noticed Wooden's "good luck charm"?
(a) Nellie.
(b) Coach Lambert.
(c) A sports reporter.
(d) A recruiter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Doug McIntosh feel when Coach Wooden pulled him from the championship game?

2. Coach Wooden's father told his to "drink deeply from good books, especially ..."

3. Why did Coach Wooden's family move to Martinsville?

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

5. What caused Wooden to return to his high-school basketball team after he walked off the team?

(see the answer key)

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