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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Wooden family moved to Martinsville, what did Coach Wooden's father do for a living?
(a) He was a farmer.
(b) He gave massages.
(c) He taught at Coach's school.
(d) He worked at a restaurant.

2. How did Wooden save up money so he and Nellie could get married?
(a) He worked in the athletic department.
(b) He sold his car.
(c) He played pro basketball.
(d) He took extra shifts waiting tables.

3. What did Coach Wooden abandon when he realized it does not influence the players?
(a) His playbook.
(b) Tedious drills.
(c) Yelling.
(d) Extra practices.

4. After Wooden and Nellie got married, how much money a week did Wooden make working with Coach Curtis?
(a) $500.
(b) $250.
(c) $25.
(d) $100.

5. While on vacation, what did Coach Wooden decide to give up for good?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Eating junk food.
(d) Swearing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What signal did Coach Wooden give to Nellie before each high-school game?

2. Because of an incident between Coach Wooden and his brother as children, what did he vow never to do?

3. What did Coach Wooden want his players to believe the worse punishment was?

4. What made Coach Wooden want to enlist in the military?

5. How did Nellie and Wooden celebrate after their wedding ceremony?

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