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

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

3. Why does Wooden want his players to have zero creases in their socks?

4. What does Wooden say that team players have to feel about themselves?

5. Where is "competitive greatness" in Wooden's visual representation of success?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Wooden place a high importance on being a coach/teacher in terms of the coach-player relationship?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Abraham Lincoln is referenced several times during "Wooden." When and why does Wooden choose to use Abraham Lincoln to make his points? What are those points?

Essay Topic 2

If we consider Wooden's pyramid of success to be the climax of his book, what would three "rising action" elements (those parts of the book leading up to the climax) be?

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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