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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wooden say about the criticism he has received?
(a) He tries to retaliate against those who criticize him.
(b) He likes it because it means he's beaten someone else.
(c) He tries not to let it hurt his feelings.
(d) He feels it's just part of being a good coach.

2. Why does Wooden choose an American president to explain his views on what he believes a successful person can/should be?
(a) Because he can't figure anyone else to discuss.
(b) He doesn't want to keep talking about his father.
(c) He is encouraged to do so by his co-author.
(d) Because the president is a well-known figure.

3. What does Wooden seem to hold as the highest standard of his success?
(a) His father.
(b) His family.
(c) His team.
(d) His mentoring.

4. Wooden says he wanted his relationship with his players to be the same as the relationship he experienced with whom?
(a) His teachers.
(b) His father.
(c) His brothers.
(d) His wife.

5. What does Wooden say will create success in any person's life?
(a) Details.
(b) Darkness.
(c) Determination.
(d) Desire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wooden says he ran his basketball team like he ran his what?

2. What does Wooden believe will come if you try anything?

3. Throughout his career, what percentage of Wooden's players received their diplomas?

4. Wooden says you should feel what emotion when you give something your all?

5. What Webster's dictionary word definition does Wooden disagree with?

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