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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Wooden feel personal glory comes into play when it comes to being on a team?
(a) He feels it shouldn't be part of a team at all.
(b) He feels it should come first.
(c) He doesn't voice an opinion on the subject.
(d) He feels it should come second.

2. What does Wooden say most people are "whether they know it or not"?
(a) A role model.
(b) A hero.
(c) A genius.
(d) A failure.

3. How does Wooden feel about his family?
(a) He doesn't talk much about them.
(b) He feels sad when he thinks about them.
(c) He gets annoyed with them easily.
(d) He loves them very much.

4. How long were John and Nellie Wooden married?
(a) About 8 years.
(b) Less than 5 years.
(c) More than 50 years.
(d) Less than 50 years.

5. Wooden states that when people get too caught up in believing they will "always" win, they stop doing what?
(a) Celebrating their successes.
(b) Getting into trouble.
(c) Preparing to succeed.
(d) Being good friends.

6. Wooden believes many people know what they want but they aren't willing to what?
(a) Tell others what they want.
(b) Talk about their dreams.
(c) Spend money on mentors.
(d) Do what it takes.

7. What president does Wooden admire?
(a) George Washington.
(b) John F. Kennedy.
(c) Abraham Lincoln.
(d) Ulysses S. Grant.

8. What does Wooden quote throughout "Wooden"?
(a) Bible verses.
(b) His wife's ideas.
(c) His teachers' thoughts.
(d) Poems.

9. Wooden believes that working toward a goal (aka, the "destination") should be what?
(a) Isn't necessary if you have mentors to guide you.
(b) The first concern of someone who wants to earn success.
(c) The last concern of someone who wants to earn success.
(d) Is a problem for a lot of people.

10. Wooden makes a connection between getting a gold medal (i.e., in the Olympics) and getting what?
(a) Money.
(b) Fame.
(c) Fired.
(d) Tired.

11. Who helps John Wooden write "Wooden"?
(a) Nellie Wooden.
(b) Kareem Abdul-Jabar.
(c) Steve Jamison.
(d) Joshua Wooden.

12. Wooden believes that in order to be successful, you do not have to have what?
(a) A big family.
(b) Lots of free time.
(c) Material possessions.
(d) Stocks and bonds.

13. Wooden wants people to struggle to do what?
(a) Marry their childhood sweethearts.
(b) Believe in themselves.
(c) Become athletes.
(d) Do better every day.

14. How does Wooden feel about his players who went on to do something else than become professional ball players?
(a) He thinks much less of them than he does of his other players.
(b) He wishes they had been able to achieve more and feels sorry for them.
(c) He thinks they didn't try as hard as his other players.
(d) He is just as proud of them as he is of his other players.

15. Wooden thinks of himself mainly as a what?
(a) Husband.
(b) Coach.
(c) Mentor.
(d) Teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role does Wooden feel the media has played in teams' winning and losing?

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

3. What organization does Wooden support?

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

5. What year was Wooden born?

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