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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Wooden feel about his players who became famous as opposed to his players who didn't become famous?
(a) He feels the same about them.
(b) He thinks that the famous ones were far more naturally gifted in terms of their athleticism.
(c) He thinks the ones who didn't become famous were actually bigger successes.
(d) He thinks the famous ones worked harder.

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

3. Wooden states that many of his players were never given what?
(a) Proper recognition.
(b) A break from reporters.
(c) The ball during the game.
(d) A good review from sports journalists.

4. What family member does Wooden talk the most about during Part 1 of "Wooden"?
(a) His father.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His brothers.
(d) His mother.

5. Wooden suggests that people shouldn't work twice as hard tomorrow to make up for what?
(a) The past.
(b) Today.
(c) Yesterday.
(d) Your dreams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wooden seem to hold as the highest standard of his success?

2. Wooden makes a distinction between passion and what emotion?

3. Wooden makes a connection between getting a gold medal (i.e., in the Olympics) and getting what?

4. Wooden states that when people get too caught up in believing they will "always" win, they stop doing what?

5. Who helps John Wooden write "Wooden"?

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