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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does John and Nellie Wooden's marriage end?
(a) John died.
(b) They were divorced.
(c) Nellie died.
(d) John left Nellie.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Wooden feel about "pressure" when it comes to coaching a team?

2. What does Wooden say about the Olympics?

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

4. What year was Wooden born?

5. Wooden's talk about an American president suggests that Wooden has studied what subject?

(see the answer key)

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