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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From watching whom did Wooden learn about life?
(a) His brothers.
(b) His wife.
(c) His parents.
(d) His grade school teachers.

2. How does Wooden feel about the spirit of the game of basketball?
(a) He feels strongly about it.
(b) He thinks it's overrated.
(c) He feels like it's not as important as winning.
(d) He thinks the spirit has changed dramatically.

3. Wooden makes a connection between getting a gold medal (i.e., in the Olympics) and getting what?
(a) Fired.
(b) Money.
(c) Fame.
(d) Tired.

4. What does Wooden try to do with his players' internal prides?
(a) Learn from them.
(b) Get rid of them.
(c) Help them grow.
(d) Keep them intact.

5. What type of person does Wooden say motivates by fear of discipline?
(a) A sociopath.
(b) A dictator.
(c) A monster.
(d) A fascist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wooden believe gives you a greater sense of achievement once it's been faced?

2. What does Wooden say most people are "whether they know it or not"?

3. What does Wooden want from his father?

4. Not all of Wooden's players become what?

5. What types of things would Wooden never do?

(see the answer key)

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