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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Market for Football Players.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What positions on a football team protect the quarterback from attacking defense?
(a) Offensive Linemen.
(b) Tight end.
(c) Kicker.
(d) Receiver.

2. What is the name of Lawrence Taylor's coach?
(a) Bill Parcells.
(b) Vince Lombardi.
(c) Chuck Noll.
(d) Joe Madden.

3. What does Michael Lewis claim is happening to the role of offensive linemen in American football?
(a) Their role is exactly the same as its always been.
(b) Their role is changing.
(c) Their role is becoming more important than ever.
(d) Their role is becoming obselete.

4. How does Tom Lemming first hear of Michael Oher?
(a) He watches a video.
(b) He hears about him on the radio.
(c) Another coach tells him about Michael.
(d) He sees a game in person.

5. What information about Michael did Lemming collect prior to their meeting?
(a) He could not find any information about Oher.
(b) His height, weight, and birthdate.
(c) His family bank account information.
(d) His stats and scores for the past five seasons.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Lemming first start out in his coaching career?

2. Which of the following descriptions was NOT used to describe the way Taylor exited the pile of men on top of Theismann?

3. What did Michael refuse to do during his meeting with Lemming?

4. Which of the following adjectives does NOT describe Lawrence Taylor?

5. How do most promising players typically respond to visits from Joe Lemming?

(see the answer key)

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