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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chaters 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Coach Wooden require his players to wear the same practice uniform every time they practiced?
(a) To get used to playing in jerseys.
(b) To promote unity.
(c) To decrease rivalry between teammates.
(d) To easily set up scrimmage games.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who first noticed Wooden's "good luck charm"?

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

3. What did Coach Wooden's brother do to him as a child that make him very angry?

4. In 1966, where did the UCLA team start playing?

5. Coach Wooden emphasizes that players are only as good as their what?

(see the answer key)

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