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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 say he knew it was time for him to retire?
(a) When he didn't enjoy hearing his players' problems anymore.
(b) When he dreaded talking to the press about an upcoming championship game.
(c) When his wife Nellie passed away.
(d) When his players stopped trying.

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

3. What does Wooden say about "enthusiasm"?
(a) It is the act of winning.
(b) It is the act of enjoying what you are doing.
(c) It is the act of someone who isn't serious about his or her work.
(d) It is the act of being funny.

4. Wooden describes his marriage how?
(a) Sad.
(b) Successful.
(c) Unfulfilling.
(d) Horrible.

5. Who does Wooden say once said that he, "Learned something from everyone he met"?
(a) Abraham Lincoln.
(b) A grade school teacher.
(c) Wooden's father.
(d) Wooden's brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Webster's dictionary word definition does Wooden disagree with?

2. What does Wooden say his father read to the family regularly?

3. What does Wooden ensure about every player's shoes?

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

5. What does Wooden say most people are "whether they know it or not"?

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