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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 he felt that his team was ready to win.
(d) Because Nellie pointed out that it would help his career.

2. Coach says that Sidney Wicks went from being an erratic player to what kind of player?
(a) Great player.
(b) Boring player.
(c) Consistent player.
(d) Super player.

3. What state did Kareem come from in order to play for UCLA?
(a) New York.
(b) Indiana.
(c) South Carolina.
(d) Kentucky.

4. How did Coach Wooden always try to end practice?
(a) On a happy note.
(b) With dribbling drills.
(c) With prayer.
(d) By blowing his game whistle.

5. Coach Wooden teaches his players it isn't what you do, it's...?
(a) The way you do it.
(b) How much money you make.
(c) How you do it.
(d) What you dream of doing.

6. In what year did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar announce he would play for UCLA?
(a) 1965.
(b) 1960.
(c) 1967.
(d) 1964.

7. What did Coach Wooden do six or seven times over his career at UCLA?
(a) Evaluated his staff of assistant coaches.
(b) Evaluated what kept his team from winning.
(c) Evaluated his playbook.
(d) Evaluated his coaching techniques.

8. Why did Coach Wooden require his players to wear the same practice uniform every time they practiced?
(a) To promote unity.
(b) To easily set up scrimmage games.
(c) To decrease rivalry between teammates.
(d) To get used to playing in jerseys.

9. Why was Kareem the only player allowed to rest in the training room from time to time during practice?
(a) He had a sleeping disorder.
(b) He suffered from migraines.
(c) He needed therapy for a knee injury.
(d) He had young children at home that kept him up at night.

10. What kind of comments did Kareem receive from the press?
(a) Mostly comments about his race.
(b) Mostly comments about his family.
(c) Mostly comments about his poor attitude.
(d) Mostly comments about his skill.

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

12. When Kareem joined the team, what was Coach Wooden working towards?
(a) The team's first championship.
(b) A third consecutive championship.
(c) A fourth consecutive championship.
(d) A second consecutive championship.

13. In 1966, where did the UCLA team start playing?
(a) UCLA Stadium.
(b) Wooden Hall.
(c) Cotter Gymnasium.
(d) Pauley Pavilion.

14. According to Coach Wooden, what did Kareem personify?
(a) Talent.
(b) Cooperation.
(c) Confidence.
(d) Poise.

15. What gave Kareem vertical double vision during one game?
(a) A slight concussion.
(b) Wearing the wrong glasses.
(c) A scratched eye.
(d) A medication he was taking.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Coach Wooden, what was the one thing that was holding back his UCLA team?

2. How many free throws did a player have to make at practice in order to play in the scrimmages?

3. Why did Kareem get extra juice at breakfast when the other players did not?

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

5. Who did Coach Wooden not discuss as one of the most influential people in his life?

(see the answer keys)

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