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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 says what about the thought of himself dying?
(a) He's not ready to die.
(b) He's not afraid.
(c) He's worried on Judgment Day.
(d) He's fascinated by the thought.

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

3. What does Wooden seem to hold as the highest standard of his success?
(a) His family.
(b) His team.
(c) His father.
(d) His mentoring.

4. What does Wooden believe gives you a greater sense of achievement once it's been faced?
(a) Death.
(b) A worthy opponent.
(c) Broken limbs.
(d) Failure.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What doesn't Wooden think has changed over the years?

2. Throughout Part 2 of "Wooden," Wooden continues to emphasize his love for whom?

3. What does Wooden believe will happen if you don't work as hard as you can toward a life goal?

4. Wooden seems to have a lot of respect for whom?

5. Wooden often uses what his father taught him while he was growing up to help whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Wooden call himself a "realistic optimist"?

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

3. What is the basic focus of the beginning of the book "Wooden"?

4. How does Wooden approach each day?

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

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

7. For Wooden, "success" isn't defined by money or fame. How is it described?

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

9. Why does Wooden believe that hopes and dreams are not enough to succeed?

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

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