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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Coach Wooden decide to go to the NAIA tournament his second year at ISU when he had refused his first year?
(a) Because his team begged him to let them attend.
(b) Because Nellie pointed out that it would help his career.
(c) Because he felt that his team was ready to win.
(d) Because they now allowed both black and white players.

2. Why was Kareem the only player allowed to rest in the training room from time to time during practice?
(a) He had young children at home that kept him up at night.
(b) He suffered from migraines.
(c) He needed therapy for a knee injury.
(d) He had a sleeping disorder.

3. According to Coach Wooden, what was the one thing that was holding back his UCLA team?
(a) More money for training.
(b) A good place to play.
(c) A good assistant coach.
(d) A better recruiting system.

4. In a game, what did Coach Wooden never want his team to do first?
(a) Score.
(b) Make a foul.
(c) Call a time out.
(d) Make a three point throw.

5. Where did Wooden attend college?
(a) UCLA.
(b) University of Alabama.
(c) Purdue.
(d) Indiana State.

Short Answer Questions

1. What state did Kareem come from in order to play for UCLA?

2. How long did it take for Coach Wooden's practice changes to take affect?

3. What did Coach Wooden develop to teach his ideas of success?

4. In 1966, where did the UCLA team start playing?

5. Who eventually became principal and superintendent of Martinsville Schools?

(see the answer key)

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