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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Wooden feel about money as a high-school student?
(a) He worked hard for it and managed it well.
(b) He did not have money in high school.
(c) He was mad because he had to give it all to his father.
(d) He spent everything he made.

2. Where did Wooden go the morning after his wedding?
(a) To look for a job.
(b) To a basketball clinic.
(c) To basketball practice.
(d) To help his coach recruit new players.

3. During many games, Coach Wooden told Jack Hirsch to stop acting like a what?
(a) Star.
(b) Bully.
(c) Show-off.
(d) Child.

4. Who was the talented leader of the UCLA team's defense?
(a) Kenny Washington.
(b) Keith Erickson.
(c) Fred Slaughter.
(d) Doug McIntosh.

5. Why did Coach Wooden's family move to Martinsville?
(a) Because Coach Wooden's dad got a new job.
(b) Because they found a bigger farm.
(c) Because they lost their farm.
(d) Because Coach Wooden wanted to play at a different high school.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Coach Wooden spot future guard Gail Goodrich playing basketball?

2. Before his senior year, who was Wooden recruited by?

3. Which player did Coach Wooden discover was lacking in confidence?

4. What part-time job did Wooden have when he started college?

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

(see the answer key)

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