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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Wooden states that many of his players were never given what?
(a) The ball during the game.
(b) A break from reporters.
(c) A good review from sports journalists.
(d) Proper recognition.

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

3. Why does Wooden feel that a leader cannot ONLY make suggestions or express opinions?
(a) He will be seen as a dictator.
(b) He won't be able to teach anyone to think for themselves.
(c) His suggestions and opinions won't be taken seriously.
(d) He has to also make decisions.

4. Why does Wooden want his players to have zero creases in their socks?
(a) So they look uniform on the court.
(b) He doesn't give an explanation.
(c) So they don't get blisters.
(d) So they learn to listen to him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Wooden often uses what his father taught him while he was growing up to help whom?

2. What type of coach doesn't Wooden seem to like?

3. Why does John and Nellie Wooden's marriage end?

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

5. What does Wooden say about "enthusiasm"?

(see the answer key)

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