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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. Why does Wooden feel that a leader cannot ONLY make suggestions or express opinions?
(a) He has to also make decisions.
(b) His suggestions and opinions won't be taken seriously.
(c) He will be seen as a dictator.
(d) He won't be able to teach anyone to think for themselves.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Aside from sharing a knowledge of the game, how does Wooden help his team win?

2. How does Wooden feel about the spirit of the game of basketball?

3. Wooden says people shouldn't be afraid to do what?

4. Wooden teaches his players but he also does what?

5. Wooden feels that no matter what you're aiming to do, every person must be what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Wooden describe his tactical knowledge when it comes to basketball?

2. What blocks are at the next-to-the-top location on Wooden's pyramid of success?

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

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

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

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

7. Despite the fact that Wooden doesn't like all his players, how does he treat them?

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

9. How does Wooden discuss his retirement from coaching during Part 3 of "Wooden"?

10. Wooden is not what he calls a "dictator style coach." In what ways does he differ from that type of coach?

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