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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When things don't turn out as we want them to, Wooden suggests that we rely on what?
(a) His book, "Wooden."
(b) A mentor's guidance.
(c) His physical representation of success.
(d) Faith.

2. What two elements does Wooden say are the "mortar" keeping his physical representation of success together?
(a) Hope and faith.
(b) Patience and faith.
(c) Faith and charity.
(d) Faith and talent.

3. Wooden ends "Wooden" with a poem that seems to be a reminder of his love for what?
(a) Literature.
(b) His players.
(c) His children.
(d) His father.

4. How long does Wooden say it took to come up with all his "blocks" to success?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Fourteen years.
(c) Twenty-one years.
(d) One year.

5. What shape does Wooden use to visually describe "success"?
(a) A pyramid.
(b) A triangle.
(c) A hexagon.
(d) A box.

6. How does Wooden feel punishment of players should be handled?
(a) In a room with the player's parents.
(b) In private.
(c) In public.
(d) On the court.

7. Why does Wooden say parents of his players would sometimes come to him?
(a) They wanted to thank him for all he was doing for their kids.
(b) They wanted to get his advice on parenting.
(c) They were upset because their children weren't making high grades.
(d) They wanted to know if they could help coach the team.

8. Wooden says "being fair" doesn't mean what?
(a) Everyone is treated the same.
(b) Everyone wins the game.
(c) Everyone gets lots of money.
(d) Everyone is your friend.

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

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

11. Where is "competitive greatness" in Wooden's visual representation of success?
(a) At the bottom.
(b) He doesn't include this in his diagram of success.
(c) Toward the top.
(d) In the middle.

12. Wooden has won many championships. What does he say about how that makes him feel?
(a) He loves talking and reminiscing about the championships he won.
(b) He tries not to think about the championships because the memories are too painful.
(c) He tries not to let the championship wins go to his head.
(d) He uses the medals to encourage him to do more things with his life.

13. How does Wooden feel about the spirit of the game of basketball?
(a) He thinks it's overrated.
(b) He thinks the spirit has changed dramatically.
(c) He feels like it's not as important as winning.
(d) He feels strongly about it.

14. How does Wooden feel about players who get average grades?
(a) He feels that there is nothing wrong with getting an average grade if you've done your best.
(b) He thinks the players shouldn't be allowed to play until their grades improve.
(c) He feels that the players aren't putting forth any effort.
(d) He believes that his players get average grades to get negative attention from parents and teachers.

15. How much of a person's job does Wooden believe a person should be able to do?
(a) Most of it.
(b) At least a little of it.
(c) As much of it as he or she can.
(d) All of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Wooden's opinion, "[b]eing aware of the things that will influence your situation" is described as what?

2. What does Wooden call being your best when your best is needed?

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

4. What happens to UCLA students who make social interactions their first priorities?

5. Who is the source of Wooden's beliefs on his theories about students getting average grades?

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