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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Coach Wooden say was one of his most successful players?
(a) Kenny Washington.
(b) Fred Slaughter.
(c) Walter Alston.
(d) Doug McIntosh.

2. Instead of individuals or positions, what does Coach Wooden suggest his team members be?
(a) Numbers.
(b) A team.
(c) Units.
(d) Plays in the playbook.

3. What took Wooden away from his home in 1943?
(a) Another job.
(b) A family crisis.
(c) An offer to play professional basketball.
(d) World War II.

4. According to Coach Wooden, Coach Lambert coached based on what?
(a) The ability of his players.
(b) The playbook provided to him.
(c) The plays made by the opposing team.
(d) The moves he learned as a player.

5. Why did Coach Wooden decide to go to the NAIA tournament his second year at ISU when he had refused his first year?
(a) Because they now allowed both black and white players.
(b) Because his team begged him to let them attend.
(c) Because Nellie pointed out that it would help his career.
(d) Because he felt that his team was ready to win.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a key concept in Coach Wooden's idea of success?

2. What place did Coach Wooden's team end up in the tournament in his second year as ISU?

3. Where was freshman player Kenny Washington from?

4. In what year did Coach Wooden enlist in the military?

5. Why did Coach Wooden decide to stay at UCLA even after his contract expired?

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