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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Wooden feel now that he's no longer coaching at UCLA?
(a) He feels sad about it.
(b) He feels overjoyed about it.
(c) He feels it was just a moment in time.
(d) He tries not to think about it.

2. 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 believes that his players get average grades to get negative attention from parents and teachers.
(d) He feels that the players aren't putting forth any effort.

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

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

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

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

7. Wooden says being a coach is akin to being a what?
(a) Best friend.
(b) Son.
(c) Leader.
(d) Father.

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

9. How does Wooden feel about his time spent at UCLA?
(a) He thought it was boring.
(b) He hated it.
(c) He is glad he won so many championships.
(d) He enjoyed it.

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

11. Wooden believes something is not worth working toward if you are not willing to be what to it?
(a) Loyal.
(b) Persistent.
(c) Loving.
(d) Greedy.

12. What is at the center of Wooden's schematic of success?
(a) Skill.
(b) Greed.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Talent.

13. 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.

14. What two things doesn't Wooden suggest a coach use to lead his team?
(a) Drama and denial.
(b) Violence and anger.
(c) Fun and laughter.
(d) Fear and disgust.

15. Sometimes, players who had things going on in their lives wanted Wooden to do what?
(a) Allow them to get out of playing basketball.
(b) Pay for their way home.
(c) Help them with those problems.
(d) Give them leniency during training.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Wooden handle his players when they've done something well or correctly?

2. Joshua Wooden and what other person are the influences on Wooden's physical representation of success?

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

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

5. Who does Wooden say once said that he, "Learned something from everyone he met"?

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