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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Wooden talks about a player thinking more about the team than about himself, Wooden illustrates the idea of what?
(a) Failure.
(b) Timidity.
(c) Sacrifice.
(d) Peer pressure.

2. What does Wooden say about the Olympics?
(a) He tries to go to the Olympics every four years.
(b) He says it's the highest honor an athlete can receive.
(c) He feels it's not as "honest" as the Special Olympics.
(d) He wishes he could have gone to the Olympics.

3. Which people in Wooden's life influence his decisions?
(a) His roommates.
(b) The parents of players.
(c) Strangers he would talk to.
(d) His mentors.

4. How does Wooden make sure his players push the other team to their limit?
(a) By being in top physical shape.
(b) By having a strong spiritual side.
(c) By doing daily meditations.
(d) By learning martial arts.

5. Why does Wooden feel that a leader cannot ONLY make suggestions or express opinions?
(a) He has to also make decisions.
(b) His suggestions and opinions won't be taken seriously.
(c) He won't be able to teach anyone to think for themselves.
(d) He will be seen as a dictator.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wooden believes that the goals in life are the same as the goals in what?

2. Wooden feels that strong support in a family results in what?

3. When Wooden is critical of his players, he is critical because he feels how about them?

4. Who does Wooden think are kids' greatest teachers?

5. What does Wooden think of people trying to achieve goals that will or could harm themselves?

(see the answer key)

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