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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Coach Wooden believes that no coach should be trusted with the responsibility of a team unless he is what?
(a) Ready to accept losing as much as winning.
(b) Spiritually strong.
(c) Ready to disciple when necessary.
(d) An excellent player himself.

3. What rank was Coach Wooden called to serve at once he enlisted?
(a) Petty officer.
(b) Commander.
(c) Corporal.
(d) Lieutenant.

4. According to Coach Wooden, a true athlete should have what?
(a) Character.
(b) Principles.
(c) Skill.
(d) Talent.

5. Coach Wooden says that failure is not what?
(a) Possible.
(b) The end.
(c) Fatal.
(d) An option.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Wooden do after the war?

2. Doug McIntosh was at UCLA on a make good scholarship. What does this mean?

3. Coach Lambert also taught Coach Wooden to play his own game and let the opponents what?

4. Wooden was told to report to the U.S.S. Franklin in the South Pacific to serve in what position?

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

(see the answer key)

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