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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Coach Wooden's basic idea of success?
(a) Earning enough money to do what you want in life.
(b) Peace of mind in knowing you did your best.
(c) Meeting all your predetermined goals.
(d) Doing better than you did in the past.

3. In what year did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, drawing the US into World War II?
(a) 1941.
(b) 1945.
(c) 1950.
(d) 1948.

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

5. According to coach, when are 90% of basketball games won?
(a) In the last five seconds.
(b) In the first quarter.
(c) By half time.
(d) In the first ten minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Coach Wooden teaches his players it isn't what you do, it's...?

2. Where was Wooden's first high-school coaching job?

3. In Chapter 1, who did Coach Wooden remove from the championship game because he was having an off night?

4. According to Coach Wooden, Coach Lambert coached based on what?

5. How did Wooden feel about money as a high-school student?

(see the answer key)

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