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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-27.

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. One of Wooden's favorite quotes says, "do not let what you can't do interfere with...?
(a) Your natural abilities.
(b) What you can do.
(c) Your God-given talent.
(d) What you won't do.

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

4. What was Coach Wooden's job at First Christian Church in Santa Monica?
(a) Deacon.
(b) Assistant Pastor.
(c) Sunday School Teacher.
(d) Elder.

5. As Coach Wooden's children grew up and had their own children, what did they make sure they still did?
(a) Attend all their father's games.
(b) Eat dinner together every Friday.
(c) Spend Sunday afternoons together.
(d) Get together for Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Coach Wooden tell Kenny Washington when he catches Kenny crying because he is homesick?

2. Why did Coach Wooden reject an offer to play at the NAIA tournament in Kansas City?

3. Why did Coach Wooden like to have a different combination of players playing together during practice?

4. What was Coach Wooden most surprised about when he began coaching at UCLA?

5. What was the given name of the player that would become known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

(see the answer key)

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