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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chaters 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the war, what was difficult for Coach Wooden's family to find in South Bend?
(a) A job for Nellie.
(b) Kind neighbors.
(c) Affordable housing.
(d) Adequate schools.

2. What prevented Wooden from fulfilling his position in the South Pacific?
(a) A broken arm.
(b) Nellie's sickness.
(c) An appendectomy.
(d) A new assignment.

3. What became known as Wooden's "good luck piece" during games at Purdue?
(a) A necklace from his mother.
(b) A key tied to his shoe.
(c) Socks with green trim.
(d) A picture of Nellie in his pocket.

4. What college besides UCLA did Coach Wooden consider after coaching at ISU?
(a) Minnesota.
(b) Penn State.
(c) Ohio.
(d) Alabama.

5. What did Coach Wooden do six or seven times over his career at UCLA?
(a) Evaluated what kept his team from winning.
(b) Evaluated his playbook.
(c) Evaluated his staff of assistant coaches.
(d) Evaluated his coaching techniques.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What tournament did Coach Wooden dream of his players being in?

3. How did Coach Wooden deal with players who stood up to him?

4. Why did Nellie and Coach Wooden break up several times during high school?

5. What did Coach Wooden show his players how to do every year?

(see the answer key)

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