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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Coach Wooden's father told his to "drink deeply from good books, especially ..."
(a) The dictionary,
(b) His college textbooks.
(c) His basketball play book.
(d) The bible.

2. Who first noticed Wooden's "good luck charm"?
(a) A sports reporter.
(b) A recruiter.
(c) Nellie.
(d) Coach Lambert.

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

4. Why did Coach Wooden try to get out of his contract with UCLA?
(a) To accept a lucrative offer at Purdue.
(b) To accept a position as an assistant coach of a professional team.
(c) His family wanted to move back to Indiana.
(d) He did not like the other coaches.

5. According to coach, when are 90% of basketball games won?
(a) In the first quarter.
(b) By half time.
(c) In the last five seconds.
(d) In the first ten minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Coach Wooden teaches his players it isn't what you do, it's...?

2. Who did Coach Wooden say was one of his most successful players?

3. What does Wooden say that many coaches and players develop during their career?

4. Where was Coach Wooden's first college coaching job?

5. What signal did Coach Wooden give to Nellie before each high-school game?

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