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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The three blocks placed between the first two in Wooden's diagram are: friendship, loyalty, and what?
(a) Idealism.
(b) Determination.
(c) Innovation.
(d) Cooperation.

2. How does Wooden refer to his method of making sure his team is in better physical condition than their opponents?
(a) Social justice.
(b) May the best win.
(c) Physiological warfare.
(d) The art of war.

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

4. Wooden says that confidence is something that can only occur after what?
(a) The individual plays a sport.
(b) The blocks below it are put into practice.
(c) The person has a good role model.
(d) The person is ready to have it bestowed upon him or her by a mentor.

5. What does Wooden try to do with his players' internal prides?
(a) Get rid of them.
(b) Keep them intact.
(c) Help them grow.
(d) Learn from them.

6. When Wooden is critical of his players, he is critical because he feels how about them?
(a) He doesn't want them getting "too big for their britches."
(b) He wants them to remember "who's boss."
(c) He cares about them.
(d) He thinks they are taking advantage of him.

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

8. How does Wooden think people should feel about the work they do?
(a) They should love their work.
(b) They should get through their work as quickly as possible.
(c) They should always be perfect.
(d) They should work without sleep or food.

9. What does Wooden say a coach has to do for his team?
(a) Win every game.
(b) Earn tons of sponsorships.
(c) Convince them to work toward the same goal.
(d) Get them as much money as possible.

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

11. The way Wooden treats his players is similar to the way a man treats his what?
(a) Pets.
(b) Family.
(c) Job.
(d) Himself.

12. 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.

13. What advice does Wooden give on "following" others?
(a) A person should be willing to follow anyone who will lead.
(b) A person should be careful about who he follows.
(c) A person should never follow someone else.
(d) A person should follow only those who have money.

14. What does Wooden believe is necessary to properly prepare for any task?
(a) A good role model.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Money.
(d) Patience.

15. At the top of Wooden's schematic are confidence and what?
(a) Poise.
(b) Talent.
(c) Routineness.
(d) Ability.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one element of Wooden's definition of success?

2. How often does Wooden believe people can do their best?

3. What does Wooden say that discipline is?

4. Wooden describes knowing and being comfortable with yourself as what?

5. Why does Wooden want his players to have zero creases in their socks?

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