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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wooden believe will happen if you don't work as hard as you can toward a life goal?
(a) It will all work out in the end.
(b) Someone else will attain the goal.
(c) He'll find you wherever you are and give you a "talking to."
(d) You will never achieve what you want to achieve.

2. When Wooden discusses players who have been on his various teams, he is giving them what?
(a) A piece of his mind, especially for those he didn't like.
(b) Recognition for their achievements even though no one knows them.
(c) A chance to write their own books now that he has given them a lead-in.
(d) A chance to be part of history.

3. Wooden thinks a person's goals should be difficult to achieve but not what?
(a) Impossible.
(b) Desirable.
(c) Profitable.
(d) Fun.

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

5. Wooden suggests that people shouldn't work twice as hard tomorrow to make up for what?
(a) Today.
(b) The past.
(c) Yesterday.
(d) Your dreams.

6. When Wooden loses Nellie, he finds what?
(a) Peace.
(b) Pain.
(c) A new beginning.
(d) Happiness.

7. Wooden thinks that accepting money for endorsements could potentially be what?
(a) Immoral.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Profitable.
(d) Illegal.

8. Wooden believes that if people try to be the best they can be, they will achieve what?
(a) Power.
(b) Success.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Fame.

9. Wooden says you should feel what emotion when you give something your all?
(a) Exhaustion.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Fear.
(d) Happiness.

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

11. What organization does Wooden support?
(a) The Humane Society.
(b) Special Olympics.
(c) The American Heart Association.
(d) The American Cancer Society.

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

13. Who does Wooden think are kids' greatest teachers?
(a) Their friends.
(b) Their school teachers.
(c) Their coaches.
(d) Their parents.

14. During Part 2 of "Wooden," Wooden talks about the contributions of whom?
(a) His parents.
(b) His mentors.
(c) His wife and children.
(d) His many players over the years.

15. 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 doesn't voice an opinion on the subject.
(c) He feels it should come first.
(d) He feels it should come second.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wooden think will happen if a person has goals that he or she cannot reach?

2. How does Wooden feel about his family?

3. What doesn't Wooden think has changed over the years?

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

5. Wooden says you can't do what like someone else?

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