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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. The poems Wooden adds to "Wooden" achieve what goal?
(a) They tell the reader what's coming next.
(b) They serve no particular purpose.
(c) They illustrate his thoughts.
(d) They give the reader a break.

2. What does Wooden want from his father?
(a) His father's approval.
(b) His father's Bible.
(c) His father's intelligence.
(d) His father's inheritance.

3. Wooden isn't paid large amounts of money to do what?
(a) Coach.
(b) Become a sportscaster.
(c) Be on a Wheaties cereal box.
(d) Write his book.

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

5. Not all of Wooden's players become what?
(a) Coaches.
(b) Rich.
(c) Fathers.
(d) Famous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wooden believe is greater than failure?

2. What does Wooden call himself?

3. What does Wooden feel could happen if you attain a goal for which you haven't fully prepared?

4. Where was Wooden born?

5. What family member does Wooden talk the most about during Part 1 of "Wooden"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Wooden call himself a "realistic optimist"?

2. For whom does Wooden show great respect during Part 1 of "Wooden"?

3. Wooden's primary love is not basketball. What is it?

4. Why does Wooden make his team members have the same hair cut and uniform?

5. How does Wooden use poetry in Part 2 of "Wooden" to show he loves his father?

6. Describe John and Nellie Wooden's marriage.

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

8. How does Wooden describe his parents?

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

10. Why does Wooden want his players to want to please him rather than wanting them to be afraid of disappointing him?

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