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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Wooden seems to see every day as what?
(a) A waste of time.
(b) A time to mourn.
(c) An opportunity to be a better person.
(d) One step closer to death.

2. The way Wooden treats his players is similar to the way a man treats his what?
(a) Himself.
(b) Pets.
(c) Family.
(d) Job.

3. What does Wooden believe is greater than failure?
(a) Persistence.
(b) Patience.
(c) Practicality.
(d) Pride.

4. What does Wooden say about the criticism he has received?
(a) He likes it because it means he's beaten someone else.
(b) He feels it's just part of being a good coach.
(c) He tries not to let it hurt his feelings.
(d) He tries to retaliate against those who criticize him.

5. How does Wooden feel punishment of players should be handled?
(a) On the court.
(b) In a room with the player's parents.
(c) In private.
(d) In public.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wooden think will happen if a person has goals that he or she cannot reach?

2. What does it mean when an athlete gets an endorsement offer?

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

4. Wooden says he ran his basketball team like he ran his what?

5. What kind of haircut does Wooden make his UCLA players wear?

(see the answer key)

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