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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) Fame.
(b) Fired.
(c) Tired.
(d) Money.

2. Why does Wooden choose an American president to explain his views on what he believes a successful person can/should be?
(a) Because the president is a well-known figure.
(b) He doesn't want to keep talking about his father.
(c) Because he can't figure anyone else to discuss.
(d) He is encouraged to do so by his co-author.

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

4. Wooden seems to have a lot of respect for whom?
(a) All these answers are correct.
(b) His mentors.
(c) His family.
(d) His players.

5. How many times has Wooden been married?
(a) Twice.
(b) Three times.
(c) Once.
(d) Eight times.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wooden feels the goal to reach perfection is what?

2. When Wooden loses Nellie, he finds what?

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

4. Wooden suggests that people shouldn't focus on their what?

5. Wooden makes a distinction between passion and what emotion?

(see the answer key)

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