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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of person does Wooden say motivates by fear of discipline?
(a) A monster.
(b) A dictator.
(c) A fascist.
(d) A sociopath.

2. How does Wooden want his players and kids to think of him?
(a) He wants them to fear him.
(b) He wants them to devote time to doing what he wants them to do.
(c) He wants them to think he's a hero.
(d) He wants them to please him.

3. What role does Wooden feel the media has played in teams' winning and losing?
(a) He thinks the media has made it harder to be a "loser."
(b) He believes that the media doesn't talk enough about the losers.
(c) He thinks that the media has finally struck a nice balance in their coverage.
(d) He thinks the media highlights winners just enough.

4. What is a UCLA player's first priority (according to Wooden)?
(a) To earn honors.
(b) To play basketball.
(c) To get an education.
(d) To snag a good job.

5. Wooden's father tells him to see each day as what?
(a) Something undeserved.
(b) Something that will soon be gone.
(c) Something special.
(d) Something to get over with.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Wooden retired, he told his team what?

2. Wooden believes every person who wants to succeed must be willing to pay what?

3. What does Wooden believe gives you a greater sense of achievement once it's been faced?

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

5. How does Wooden feel about his time spent at UCLA?

(see the answer key)

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