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

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

3. Though Wooden doesn't like all of his players, he does feel what way about them?
(a) He wants them to appreciate him.
(b) He cares about them.
(c) He wants them to get at least a 3.0 GPA.
(d) He wants them to make a living in basketball.

4. How does Wooden make sure his players push the other team to their limit?
(a) By learning martial arts.
(b) By being in top physical shape.
(c) By having a strong spiritual side.
(d) By doing daily meditations.

5. Who does Wooden say once said that he, "Learned something from everyone he met"?
(a) Abraham Lincoln.
(b) Wooden's father.
(c) A grade school teacher.
(d) Wooden's brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Wooden's opinion, "[b]eing aware of the things that will influence your situation" is described as what?

2. When Wooden is critical of his players, he is critical because he feels how about them?

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

4. Wooden's players may be seen as role models, but he doesn't want them to be thought of as what?

5. What does Wooden believe is necessary to properly prepare for any task?

Short Essay Questions

1. From where did Wooden get his ideas for his pyramid of success?

2. What are the two blocks that Wooden uses to introduce his image of a pyramid to his readers?

3. What does Wooden stress about listening to what people say about you? What example does he give?

4. Why does Wooden feel that parents shouldn't necessarily be concerned that their children aren't getting high grades?

5. How do Wooden's beliefs regarding morality affect the way he's put his pyramid of success together?

6. When it comes to winning championships, what two things does Wooden keep in mind?

7. Aside from the center block on Wooden's pyramid of success, what other blocks are in the middle row?

8. Where does winning come into place in Wooden's pyramid of success?

9. What does Wooden say about coaches that win through violence and anger?

10. What elements make up the "mortar" of Wooden's pyramid of success? Why does he choose these elements?

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