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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 does Wooden believe is necessary to properly prepare for any task?
(a) Money.
(b) A good role model.
(c) Patience.
(d) Understanding.

2. Wooden says that you can have what on the lives of those you instruct?
(a) An impact.
(b) A moneymaking opportunity.
(c) Little input.
(d) No meaningful changes.

3. How does Wooden feel punishment of players should be handled?
(a) In a room with the player's parents.
(b) In public.
(c) In private.
(d) On the court.

4. Who is the source of Wooden's beliefs on his theories about students getting average grades?
(a) His mother.
(b) His players.
(c) His brothers.
(d) His father.

5. What does Wooden say about his wife, Nellie, at the end of "Wooden"?
(a) He doesn't bring up Nellie at the end, only his father.
(b) He thanks her for her love.
(c) He believes God will call him home to her.
(d) He says he's moved on and will marry again.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wooden describes knowing and being comfortable with yourself as what?

2. In terms of his players' priorities, what rank does Wooden give to "social interaction"?

3. How does Wooden feel about players who get average grades?

4. What does Wooden ensure about every player's shoes?

5. What does Wooden say a coach has to do for his team?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the four blocks that are at the second level of Wooden's pyramid of success?

2. How does Wooden end "Wooden"?

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

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

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

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

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

8. When does Wooden say he knew it was time to retire from coaching at UCLA?

9. What block is at the center of Wooden's pyramid of success? Why?

10. What block is at the top of Wooden's pyramid of success? What does it mean?

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