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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Throughout his career, what percentage of Wooden's players received their diplomas?
(a) 95 percent.
(b) 90 percent.
(c) 50 percent.
(d) 100 percent.

2. What does Wooden seem to think of his skills as a basketball tactician?
(a) He thinks he's successful.
(b) He thinks he's great.
(c) He thinks he's average.
(d) He thinks he's terrible.

3. What does Wooden say about players who believe they will win or lose based on what people say about them?
(a) He feels those players should do the opposite of what's expected of them.
(b) He feels those players should try to live up to the other person's expectations.
(c) He feels those players shouldn't listen to what people say about them.
(d) He feels those players should be motivated by what people say.

4. 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 wife Nellie passed away.
(c) When his players stopped trying.
(d) When he dreaded talking to the press about an upcoming championship game.

5. Wooden says what about the thought of himself dying?
(a) He's not afraid.
(b) He's worried on Judgment Day.
(c) He's fascinated by the thought.
(d) He's not ready to die.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wooden say about his players' lives and problems?

2. Wooden seems to have a lot of respect for whom?

3. How does Wooden handle his players when they've done something well or correctly?

4. What are the names of Wooden's parents?

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

(see the answer key)

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