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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Though Wooden doesn't like all of his players, he does feel what way about them?

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

3. Wooden says that "team spirit" is something a person must be what?

4. The way Wooden treats his players is similar to the way a man treats his what?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How does Wooden end "Wooden"?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Wooden's father (as well as his father's influence) appears directly and indirectly throughout the course of the book. Write down how Wooden's father influenced Wooden in any three of the following areas:

1. Wooden's philosophy of coaching/teaching.

2. Wooden's pyramid of success.

3. Wooden's relationship with his players.

4. Wooden's relationship with his wife.

5. Wooden's decision to leave UCLA.

Essay Topic 2

Wooden tells the reader at the beginning of the book that he has a love for literature. How is his love for literature apparent at three different times during the text of "Wooden'? (Example: The use of poetry throughout "Wooden" shows that Wooden loves the written word and is familiar with many types of poems as well as authors.)

Essay Topic 3

Wooden doesn't come out and directly state everything; instead, he allows the reader to make some inferences. What can the reader infer about the following topics based on what's written throughout "Wooden"? Be specific in your answer.

1. Wooden's relationship with his children.

2. Wooden's relationship with Kareem Abdul-Jabar.

3. Wooden's personal library.

4. Wooden's method of writing "Wooden."

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