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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 22 - 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Doug McIntosh was at UCLA on a make good scholarship. What does this mean?
(a) If his grades are low, he loses the scholarship.
(b) If he doesn't play basketball well, he loses the scholarship.
(c) If he misses practice, he loses the scholarship.
(d) If he breaks curfew, he loses the scholarship.

2. In what year did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, drawing the US into World War II?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1941.
(c) 1948.
(d) 1950.

3. When Coach Wooden describes himself and Nellie, what does he say?
(a) She is shy, and he is talkative.
(b) She likes outdoor activities, and he likes to stay inside.
(c) She is full of personality and he is shy.
(d) She is loud and he is quiet.

4. What did Coach Wooden want his players to believe the worse punishment was?
(a) Being kicked off the team.
(b) Being banned from a game.
(c) Being banned from practice.
(d) Watching from the bench, but not being allowed to play.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stopped Walt Hazzard from quitting the team?

2. Coach Lambert taught his players movement by design instead of what?

3. Why did Coach Wooden require his players to wear the same practice uniform every time they practiced?

4. Coach Wooden believes there are no failures, just what?

5. Coach Wooden's father told him to make each day what?

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