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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 having a strong spiritual side.
(d) By learning martial arts.

2. What are the first "two blocks" (aka, the "base") of success that Wooden describes?
(a) Industriousness and enthusiasm.
(b) Self-control and alertness.
(c) Discipline and respect.
(d) Fame and glory.

3. Aside from sharing a knowledge of the game, how does Wooden help his team win?
(a) He brings his team together.
(b) He doesn't allow his players to have social lives at school.
(c) He brings the parents to every game.
(d) He makes his team play harder than the other team.

4. What does it mean when an athlete gets an endorsement offer?
(a) The athlete is asked to become a coach.
(b) The athlete is asked to resign from the sport.
(c) The athlete is asked to support a product or service.
(d) The athlete is asked to join a new team.

5. How does Wooden feel about the spirit of the game of basketball?
(a) He thinks it's overrated.
(b) He feels like it's not as important as winning.
(c) He feels strongly about it.
(d) He thinks the spirit has changed dramatically.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wooden believes that if people try to be the best they can be, they will achieve what?

2. Why does Wooden want his players to have zero creases in their socks?

3. What family member does Wooden talk the most about during Part 1 of "Wooden"?

4. How does Wooden feel about "pressure" when it comes to coaching a team?

5. The secondary layer of Wooden's diagram of reaching success includes which two elements?

(see the answer key)

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