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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, drawing the US into World War II?
(a) 1950.
(b) 1945.
(c) 1948.
(d) 1941.

2. What did Wooden do after the war?
(a) Returned to his old coaching position in South Bend.
(b) Played for a professional basketball team.
(c) Found a new job at a high school in Georgia.
(d) Stayed in the military, training men for battle.

3. Why did Coach Wooden remove Walt Hazzard from several games?
(a) Because he did not get along with the other players.
(b) Because he showed off on the court.
(c) Because he made too many fouls.
(d) Because he yelled at the referees.

4. What did Coach Wooden develop to teach his ideas of success?
(a) John Wooden's Pyramid of Success.
(b) John Wooden's Ten Steps to Success.
(c) John Wooden's Sucess Model.
(d) John Wooden's Coaching Success Manual.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What other sport did high-school player Eddie play that Coach Wooden mistakenly thought was a better fit for him?

2. When did most of Coach Wooden's conversations with his players take place?

3. When did Coach Wooden start searching for his own definition of success?

4. After Coach Wooden's first high-school coaching job, where did he move for his second high-school coaching job?

5. What coaching concept applied by Coach Curtis did Coach Wooden disagree with?

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