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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Wooden feel that success can be dangerous?
(a) If someone never achieves it.
(b) If someone is jealous of others.
(c) If someone gets too much of it.
(d) If someone takes it too much to heart.

2. Wooden doesn't want his children to worry that they have done what?
(a) Been selfish.
(b) Disappoint him.
(c) Taken too much time away from coaching.
(d) Driven him to sadness.

3. The poems Wooden adds to "Wooden" achieve what goal?
(a) They tell the reader what's coming next.
(b) They give the reader a break.
(c) They serve no particular purpose.
(d) They illustrate his thoughts.

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

5. How does Wooden make sure his players push the other team to their limit?
(a) By doing daily meditations.
(b) By being in top physical shape.
(c) By learning martial arts.
(d) By having a strong spiritual side.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wooden believe is necessary to properly prepare for any task?

2. How long were John and Nellie Wooden married?

3. Wooden believes that to achieve success, a person must have what?

4. What types of things would Wooden never do?

5. When things don't turn out as we want them to, Wooden suggests that we rely on what?

(see the answer key)

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