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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Wooden thinks of himself mainly as a what?
(a) Coach.
(b) Husband.
(c) Mentor.
(d) Teacher.

2. What does Wooden believe is greater than failure?
(a) Persistence.
(b) Patience.
(c) Practicality.
(d) Pride.

3. What does Wooden feel could happen if you attain a goal for which you haven't fully prepared?
(a) It will be worth less to you.
(b) You'll feel even better about it.
(c) You'll be seen as lucky.
(d) You'll pay for it later in life.

4. Wooden's father tells him to see each day as what?
(a) Something undeserved.
(b) Something that will soon be gone.
(c) Something special.
(d) Something to get over with.

5. For Wooden (in terms of his success schematic), skill goes hand in hand with what?
(a) Good parents.
(b) Natural talent.
(c) A likable personality.
(d) Team spirit.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Wooden is critical of his players, he is critical because he feels how about them?

2. What are the first "two blocks" (aka, the "base") of success that Wooden describes?

3. From watching whom did Wooden learn about life?

4. What does Wooden seem to think of his skills as a basketball tactician?

5. What does Wooden say about the Olympics?

(see the answer key)

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