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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Nellie and Wooden celebrate after their wedding ceremony?
(a) They went to dinner and a concert.
(b) They went to an expensive hotel.
(c) They moved into their apartment.
(d) They went to dinner and dancing.

2. According to Coach Wooden, a true athlete should have what?
(a) Talent.
(b) Character.
(c) Principles.
(d) Skill.

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

4. What caused Wooden to return to his high-school basketball team after he walked off the team?
(a) Several conversations with Nellie.
(b) Several conversations with his brother, Cat.
(c) Several conversations with his father.
(d) Several conversations with Coach Curtis.

5. In order for players to give their best, Coach says they must be composed, self-controlled, and have what?
(a) Endurance.
(b) Faith.
(c) Skills.
(d) Confidence.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Coach Wooden learn to treat his players from LA Dodgers manager Walter Alston?

3. What signal did Coach Wooden give to Nellie before each game when he was a coach?

4. Where was Coach Wooden's first college coaching job?

5. From whom did Coach Wooden learn his managerial skills?

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