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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wooden ensure about every player's shoes?
(a) That they have a thick sole.
(b) That they look uniform to everyone else's shoes.
(c) That they are clean at all times.
(d) That they are the correct size.

2. What does Wooden believe gives you a greater sense of achievement once it's been faced?
(a) Death.
(b) Broken limbs.
(c) A worthy opponent.
(d) Failure.

3. What does Wooden say about the Olympics?
(a) He feels it's not as "honest" as the Special Olympics.
(b) He tries to go to the Olympics every four years.
(c) He says it's the highest honor an athlete can receive.
(d) He wishes he could have gone to the Olympics.

4. How does Wooden handle his players when they've done something well or correctly?
(a) He tells their parents.
(b) He has the team applaud for them.
(c) He says nothing.
(d) He praises them.

5. Wooden says you can't do what like someone else?
(a) Dribble a ball like someone else.
(b) Think like someone else.
(c) Be like someone else.
(d) Teach like someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Wooden is critical of his players, he is critical because he feels how about them?

2. Wooden seems to have a lot of respect for whom?

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

4. When does Wooden feel that success can be dangerous?

5. Wooden says being a coach is akin to being a what?

(see the answer key)

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