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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The way Wooden treats his players is similar to the way a man treats his what?
(a) Family.
(b) Job.
(c) Pets.
(d) Himself.

2. What is at the center of Wooden's schematic of success?
(a) Talent.
(b) Greed.
(c) Skill.
(d) Happiness.

3. From watching whom did Wooden learn about life?
(a) His brothers.
(b) His wife.
(c) His parents.
(d) His grade school teachers.

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

5. Wooden believes that the goals in life are the same as the goals in what?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Friendship.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Wooden think will happen if a person has goals that he or she cannot reach?

3. Though Wooden doesn't like all of his players, he does feel what way about them?

4. When Wooden talks about a player thinking more about the team than about himself, Wooden illustrates the idea of what?

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

(see the answer key)

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