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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 & 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What signal did Coach Wooden give to Nellie before each high-school game?
(a) He waved at her.
(b) He gave her the okay sign.
(c) He winked at her.
(d) He blew her a kiss.

2. At his first high-school coaching job, what was Coach Wooden's salary?
(a) $5,000 per year.
(b) $2,200 per year.
(c) $1,800 per year.
(d) $1,500 per year.

3. After the war, what was difficult for Coach Wooden's family to find in South Bend?
(a) Affordable housing.
(b) A job for Nellie.
(c) Adequate schools.
(d) Kind neighbors.

4. What moment does Coach Wooden refer to as "the peak" of his career?
(a) Watching Walt Hazzard score the winning basket at a champanionship game.
(b) Receiving his job at UCLA.
(c) A conversation he has with Fred Slaughter after a game.
(d) Making it to the NCAA championship game for the first time.

5. One of Wooden's favorite quotes says, "do not let what you can't do interfere with...?
(a) Your natural abilities.
(b) Your God-given talent.
(c) What you can do.
(d) What you won't do.

Short Answer Questions

1. What became known as Wooden's "good luck piece" during games at Purdue?

2. What took Wooden away from his home in 1943?

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

4. In what year did Coach Wooden's UCLA team win the NCAA championship game?

5. What did Coach Wooden always carry in his wallet?

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