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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Wooden says when you take initiative, there are times when what may happen?
(a) You may fail.
(b) You may make a profit.
(c) You may make a fool of yourself.
(d) You may make enemies.

2. Wooden describes knowing and being comfortable with yourself as what?
(a) Talent.
(b) Eagerness.
(c) Unnecessary.
(d) Poise.

3. Why does Wooden want his players' feet to be tough?
(a) So they can play barefoot in the warmer months.
(b) So they can handle stopping, starting, and pivoting.
(c) So they can outrun the other teams.
(d) So they can handle running drills.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one element of Wooden's definition of success?

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

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

4. Wooden says that friendship is important even if you're not talking about being part of a what?

5. What does Wooden say that discipline is?

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