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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Wooden say he knew it was time for him to retire?
(a) When he didn't enjoy hearing his players' problems anymore.
(b) When his players stopped trying.
(c) When his wife Nellie passed away.
(d) When he dreaded talking to the press about an upcoming championship game.

2. How does Wooden handle his players when they've done something well or correctly?
(a) He praises them.
(b) He has the team applaud for them.
(c) He tells their parents.
(d) He says nothing.

3. What advice does Wooden give on "following" others?
(a) A person should be careful about who he follows.
(b) A person should be willing to follow anyone who will lead.
(c) A person should follow only those who have money.
(d) A person should never follow someone else.

4. How long were John and Nellie Wooden married?
(a) Less than 50 years.
(b) About 8 years.
(c) Less than 5 years.
(d) More than 50 years.

5. Wooden believes that in order to be successful, you do not have to have what?
(a) Material possessions.
(b) A big family.
(c) Stocks and bonds.
(d) Lots of free time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wooden believes that working toward a goal (aka, the "destination") should be what?

2. What two things doesn't Wooden suggest a coach use to lead his team?

3. Wooden loves what sport, though it isn't the prime drive of his life?

4. Wooden believes that to achieve success, a person must have what?

5. Wooden feels that a person should never do what?

(see the answer key)

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