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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where would Coach have stayed if it were up to him?

2. Why did Nellie and Coach Wooden break up several times during high school?

3. In Chapter 1, who did Coach Wooden remove from the championship game because he was having an off night?

4. Wooden learned that students who do what, can get free tuition?

5. What prevented Wooden from fulfilling his position in the South Pacific?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why didn't Coach Wooden seek a career as a professional basketball player?

2. In Chapter 1, Coach Wooden says that Jack Hirsch was a bully, but he later realized Jack was lacking in confidence. Why do people who lack confidence sometimes bully?

3. Describe Keith Erickson.

4. Why didn't Coach Wooden remain a high-school basketball coach?

5. In Chapter 1, Coach Wooden removes Walt Hazzard from several games for showing off. Why is showing off a negative thing?

6. Describe Coach Wooden and Nellie's relationship throughout their high-school years.

7. Did Fred Slaughter respect Coach Wooden?

8. Why didn't Coach Wooden and Nellie have enough money for the wedding they had planned?

9. Explain Coach Wooden's duties and pay when he got his first high-school coaching job in Dayton.

10. Discuss some of the advice Coach Wooden's father gave him in his elementary graduation letter.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Coach Wooden says that his wife Nellie is one of his biggest inspirations. Use specific examples from the book to write about what why Coach and Nellie have a strong marriage. Describe specific instances when Nellie offered Coach inspiration.

Essay Topic 2

Coach Wooden develops what he calls "John Wooden's Pyramid of Success." Complete the following.

1) Write about the levels of John Wooden's Pyramid of Success and how they can be applied to someone's life.

2) Write about each level and include one example from Coach's life where he applied the level.

Essay Topic 3

Coach Wooden discussed many of his players and interactions he had with them. Choose three of Coach Wooden's players, discuss what you learned from them and give your opinion on how Coach Wooden influenced them.

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