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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. Wooden believes many people know what they want but they aren't willing to what?
(a) Do what it takes.
(b) Spend money on mentors.
(c) Talk about their dreams.
(d) Tell others what they want.

2. What does Wooden feel could happen if you attain a goal for which you haven't fully prepared?
(a) You'll feel even better about it.
(b) It will be worth less to you.
(c) You'll be seen as lucky.
(d) You'll pay for it later in life.

3. From watching whom did Wooden learn about life?
(a) His brothers.
(b) His parents.
(c) His grade school teachers.
(d) His wife.

4. Why does John and Nellie Wooden's marriage end?
(a) John died.
(b) John left Nellie.
(c) Nellie died.
(d) They were divorced.

5. Wooden makes a connection between getting a gold medal (i.e., in the Olympics) and getting what?
(a) Tired.
(b) Fame.
(c) Fired.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wooden thinks a person's goals should be difficult to achieve but not what?

2. Why does Wooden choose an American president to explain his views on what he believes a successful person can/should be?

3. Wooden seems to see every day as what?

4. Wooden says he ran his basketball team like he ran his what?

5. Wooden believes that the goals in life are the same as the goals in what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Wooden run his basketball team like he runs his household?

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

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

5. Describe Wooden's philosophy of "perfection."

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

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

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

9. How does Wooden approach each day?

10. Describe John and Nellie Wooden's marriage.

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