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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 & 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Coach Wooden refer to as a "team leader"?
(a) Gail Goodrich.
(b) Fred Slaughter.
(c) Walt Hazzard.
(d) Willie Haulls.

2. Where did Wooden go the morning after his wedding?
(a) To basketball practice.
(b) To a basketball clinic.
(c) To help his coach recruit new players.
(d) To look for a job.

3. Which player replaced the player who was removed by Coach Wooden from the championship game?
(a) Gail Goodrich.
(b) Fred Slaughter.
(c) Doug McIntosh.
(d) Walt Hazzard.

4. What signal did Coach Wooden give to Nellie before each high-school game?
(a) He blew her a kiss.
(b) He gave her the okay sign.
(c) He winked at her.
(d) He waved at her.

5. When Coach Wooden describes himself and Nellie, what does he say?
(a) She is loud and he is quiet.
(b) She is full of personality and he is shy.
(c) She likes outdoor activities, and he likes to stay inside.
(d) She is shy, and he is talkative.

Short Answer Questions

1. What signal did Coach Wooden give to Nellie before each game when he was a coach?

2. Coach Wooden's father told his to "drink deeply from good books, especially ..."

3. What did Wooden do after the war?

4. How did Nellie and Wooden celebrate after their wedding ceremony?

5. Because of an incident between Coach Wooden and his brother as children, what did he vow never to do?

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