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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Wooden replace as coach at Indiana State?
(a) Kenny Washington.
(b) Doug McIntosh.
(c) Fred Slaughter.
(d) Glenn Curtis.

2. What made team forward Keith Erickson very upset during games?
(a) If Coach Wooden yelled at him.
(b) If he didn't get the opportunity to score.
(c) If he made a foul.
(d) If the referee made a bad call.

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

4. Why did Coach Wooden remove Walt Hazzard from several games?
(a) Because he yelled at the referees.
(b) Because he made too many fouls.
(c) Because he showed off on the court.
(d) Because he did not get along with the other players.

5. What other sport did Fred Slaughter play at UCLA?
(a) Football.
(b) Track.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Swimming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What moment does Coach Wooden refer to as "the peak" of his career?

2. When Walt Hazzard played in a game, he liked to stand out by doing which of the following?

3. Where did Coach Wooden meet his future wife, Nellie?

4. Where did Wooden go the morning after his wedding?

5. When the Wooden family moved to Martinsville, what did Coach Wooden's father do for a living?

(see the answer key)

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