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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long were John and Nellie Wooden married?
(a) Less than 50 years.
(b) More than 50 years.
(c) About 8 years.
(d) Less than 5 years.

2. Wooden's talk about an American president suggests that Wooden has studied what subject?
(a) Sociology.
(b) History.
(c) War.
(d) Mathematics.

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

4. Throughout his life, Wooden has always loved what, thanks to his father?
(a) Music.
(b) Art.
(c) Literature.
(d) Fame.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The poems Wooden adds to "Wooden" achieve what goal?

2. What does Wooden want from his father?

3. Wooden loves what sport, though it isn't the prime drive of his life?

4. Not all of Wooden's players become what?

5. How does Wooden feel about "pressure" when it comes to coaching a team?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Wooden's philosophy of "perfection."

2. For Wooden, "success" isn't defined by money or fame. How is it described?

3. How does Wooden feel about the players who didn't become famous as opposed to the ones who did become famous?

4. What is the basic focus of the beginning of the book "Wooden"?

5. Why does Wooden believe you shouldn't compare yourself to someone else?

6. What does Wooden think happens to a person who becomes "infected" by success?

7. Describe how Wooden feels about the concept of "role models"?

8. Why does Wooden believe that hopes and dreams are not enough to succeed?

9. What is Wooden's caution when it comes to finding your "bliss"?

10. Why do Wooden's brothers all become teachers?

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