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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Wooden says that you can have what on the lives of those you instruct?
(a) Little input.
(b) A moneymaking opportunity.
(c) No meaningful changes.
(d) An impact.

2. Wooden teaches his players but he also does what?
(a) Gives them dinner every Sunday.
(b) Prays with them.
(c) Takes them home to their families.
(d) Learns from them.

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

4. Wooden says people shouldn't be afraid to do what?
(a) Love one another.
(b) Step outside of their comfort zones.
(c) Succeed.
(d) Fail.

5. Wooden defines "intentness" as what?
(a) Optimism.
(b) Thoroughness.
(c) Belief in something.
(d) Determination.

6. In Wooden's opinion, "[b]eing aware of the things that will influence your situation" is described as what?
(a) Cluelessness.
(b) Manipulation.
(c) Alertness.
(d) Keenness.

7. What does Wooden say about his wife, Nellie, at the end of "Wooden"?
(a) He doesn't bring up Nellie at the end, only his father.
(b) He believes God will call him home to her.
(c) He thanks her for her love.
(d) He says he's moved on and will marry again.

8. How does Wooden describe "team spirit"?
(a) Being in control.
(b) Thinking of others.
(c) Being able to interview with reporters.
(d) Loving the crowd's cheers.

9. What does Wooden ensure about every player's shoes?
(a) That they have a thick sole.
(b) That they are the correct size.
(c) That they look uniform to everyone else's shoes.
(d) That they are clean at all times.

10. What does Wooden say about his players' lives and problems?
(a) He says that they were not very big in the scheme of things.
(b) He says he always tried to listen to them.
(c) He thinks they were crybabies.
(d) He feels that they shouldn't have talked about those things in public but should have dealt with them in private.

11. Wooden's players may be seen as role models, but he doesn't want them to be thought of as what?
(a) Dads.
(b) Heroes.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Mentors.

12. Three constants throughout Wooden's life are his love for his wife, his respect/love for his father, and what?
(a) His desire to make money.
(b) His thoughts on UCLA.
(c) His faith.
(d) His unhappiness with the regular Olympics.

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

14. What does Wooden seem to think of his skills as a basketball tactician?
(a) He thinks he's average.
(b) He thinks he's successful.
(c) He thinks he's terrible.
(d) He thinks he's great.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Wooden say he knew it was time for him to retire?

2. What does Wooden say about the criticism he has received?

3. How long does Wooden say it took to come up with all his "blocks" to success?

4. Wooden feels that no matter what you're aiming to do, every person must be what?

5. Three elements that strongly influenced Wooden's ideas on success are his faith, ideas on morality, and what?

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