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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Wooden's father tells him to see each day as what?
(a) Something special.
(b) Something to get over with.
(c) Something undeserved.
(d) Something that will soon be gone.

3. How does Wooden feel about his players who went on to do something else than become professional ball players?
(a) He is just as proud of them as he is of his other players.
(b) He thinks much less of them than he does of his other players.
(c) He wishes they had been able to achieve more and feels sorry for them.
(d) He thinks they didn't try as hard as his other players.

4. 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 the ones who didn't become famous were actually bigger successes.
(c) He thinks that the famous ones were far more naturally gifted in terms of their athleticism.
(d) He thinks the famous ones worked harder.

5. During Part 2 of "Wooden," Wooden talks about the contributions of whom?
(a) His parents.
(b) His wife and children.
(c) His many players over the years.
(d) His mentors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which people in Wooden's life influence his decisions?

2. When Wooden decides to continue his education, it is so he could do what?

3. For Wooden, the final score is not as important as ...

4. What does Wooden feel could happen if you attain a goal for which you haven't fully prepared?

5. Why does Wooden choose an American president to explain his views on what he believes a successful person can/should be?

(see the answer key)

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