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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. What type of person does Wooden say motivates by fear of discipline?
(a) A monster.
(b) A fascist.
(c) A sociopath.
(d) A dictator.

2. Wooden defines "intentness" as what?
(a) Optimism.
(b) Thoroughness.
(c) Belief in something.
(d) Determination.

3. What two elements does Wooden say are the "mortar" keeping his physical representation of success together?
(a) Patience and faith.
(b) Faith and charity.
(c) Faith and talent.
(d) Hope and faith.

4. How does Wooden handle his players' weaknesses?
(a) He expects them to work on those weaknesses themselves.
(b) He helps them overcome them.
(c) He partners them with a stronger player.
(d) He makes fun of them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Wooden think people should feel about the work they do?

2. Wooden says "being fair" doesn't mean what?

3. When does Wooden say he knew it was time for him to retire?

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

5. How does Wooden feel now that he's no longer coaching at UCLA?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does "being fair" mean to Wooden when it comes to being a leader?

2. Why doesn't Wooden believe that a leader should motivate with fear of discipline?

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

4. How does Wooden end "Wooden"?

5. Wooden uses Abraham Lincoln to illustrate which of the four blocks that are at the second level of his pyramid of success? Why?

6. What are three ways that Wooden makes sure his players are ready for "physiological warfare"?

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

8. What are three ways that Wooden shows he cares about his players?

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

10. What three blocks are located between the first two blocks that Wooden describes when defining his pyramid of success? What do all five blocks make up?

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