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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. What two elements does Wooden say are the "mortar" keeping his physical representation of success together?
(a) Faith and charity.
(b) Faith and talent.
(c) Patience and faith.
(d) Hope and faith.

2. How does Wooden describe "team spirit"?
(a) Being in control.
(b) Thinking of others.
(c) Loving the crowd's cheers.
(d) Being able to interview with reporters.

3. Why does Wooden say parents of his players would sometimes come to him?
(a) They wanted to get his advice on parenting.
(b) They wanted to thank him for all he was doing for their kids.
(c) They wanted to know if they could help coach the team.
(d) They were upset because their children weren't making high grades.

4. How does Wooden make sure his players push the other team to their limit?
(a) By learning martial arts.
(b) By being in top physical shape.
(c) By having a strong spiritual side.
(d) By doing daily meditations.

5. What are the first "two blocks" (aka, the "base") of success that Wooden describes?
(a) Self-control and alertness.
(b) Fame and glory.
(c) Industriousness and enthusiasm.
(d) Discipline and respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does Wooden believe people can do their best?

2. How does Wooden feel punishment of players should be handled?

3. Wooden describes knowing and being comfortable with yourself as what?

4. What does Wooden call being your best when your best is needed?

5. Wooden feels that no matter what you're aiming to do, every person must be what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What block is at the top of Wooden's pyramid of success? What does it mean?

2. How does Wooden discuss his retirement from coaching during Part 3 of "Wooden"?

3. Aside from the center block on Wooden's pyramid of success, what other blocks are in the middle row?

4. What block is at the center of Wooden's pyramid of success? Why?

5. What does Wooden say about coaches that win through violence and anger?

6. How does Wooden describe his tactical knowledge when it comes to basketball?

7. What are the three priorities (in order of importance) Wooden feels every UCLA player should keep in mind?

8. What does Wooden stress about listening to what people say about you? What example does he give?

9. What three blocks are located between the first two blocks that Wooden describes when defining his pyramid of success? What do all five blocks make up?

10. What are three ways that Wooden shows he cares about his players?

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