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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. How does Wooden feel about his players who became famous as opposed to his players who didn't become famous?
(a) He thinks the famous ones worked harder.
(b) He feels the same about them.
(c) He thinks that the famous ones were far more naturally gifted in terms of their athleticism.
(d) He thinks the ones who didn't become famous were actually bigger successes.

2. What does Wooden say will create success in any person's life?
(a) Darkness.
(b) Desire.
(c) Determination.
(d) Details.

3. What does Wooden believe will come if you try anything?
(a) Exhaustion.
(b) Success.
(c) Failure.
(d) Elation.

4. Which people in Wooden's life influence his decisions?
(a) His mentors.
(b) The parents of players.
(c) Strangers he would talk to.
(d) His roommates.

5. What kind of character does Wooden suggest people should always have?
(a) A prudent one.
(b) A pessimistic one.
(c) A pragmatic one.
(d) A positive one.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Wooden describe the way his parents worked?

2. From watching whom did Wooden learn about life?

3. What president does Wooden admire?

4. Wooden isn't paid large amounts of money to do what?

5. When Wooden decides to continue his education, it is so he could do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Wooden's father's "teaching" personality carry over into his sons?

2. How does Wooden feel about the players who didn't become famous as opposed to the ones who did become famous?

3. How does Wooden describe his parents?

4. What special bond does Wooden share with his father?

5. Wooden believes that the media has made winning different. Why?

6. Why does Wooden think working toward a goal should be a first concern for someone who wants to be successful?

7. How does Wooden compare the Special Olympics to the regular Olympics?

8. Describe how Wooden feels about the concept of "role models"?

9. For Wooden, personal glory comes second to what?

10. For whom does Wooden show great respect during Part 1 of "Wooden"?

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