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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 feel about money as a high-school student?
(a) He spent everything he made.
(b) He was mad because he had to give it all to his father.
(c) He worked hard for it and managed it well.
(d) He did not have money in high school.

2. In a game, what did Coach Wooden never want his team to do first?
(a) Make a foul.
(b) Make a three point throw.
(c) Call a time out.
(d) Score.

3. How long did it take for Coach Wooden's practice changes to take affect?
(a) Two years.
(b) Eighteen months.
(c) One year.
(d) Six months.

4. How did Coach Wooden learn to treat his players from LA Dodgers manager Walter Alston?
(a) Like lions.
(b) Like doves.
(c) Like bears.
(d) Like scorpions.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While on vacation, what did Coach Wooden decide to give up for good?

3. How did Wooden supplement his income?

4. What was Coach Wooden's job at First Christian Church in Santa Monica?

5. Who stopped Walt Hazzard from quitting the team?

(see the answer key)

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