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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Coach Freeze claim is his most valuable player on the team?

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 sport does this biography open discussing?

4. Where does Lewis claim the blindside of the quarterback is?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Where has Michael learned all the football skills he exhibits on the field?

2. What is the national response to Michael Oher within the football world?

3. How does Steve Simpson react to the petition to admit Michael into Briarcrest?

4. How does Michael learn the new plays Coach Freeze comes up with during the game?

5. How does Lemming determine the All American Football team each year?

6. What happened during the famous game of 1985, when the Giants played the Redskins?

7. What offensive theory did NFL coach Bill Walsh develop in the 1970's?

8. How does Lemming first hear about Michael Oher?

9. Why do the Briarcrest coaches decide to weigh Michael, and what do they find?

10. Who is Sean Tuohy, and how did he impact Michael's education at Briarcrest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Once Sean Tuohy meets Michael, he does everything he can to help the boy succeed. First, explain how Sean Tuohy helps Michael excel at school. Then, explain how Sean helps Michael excel at football. Finally, explain how Sean helps Michael out of a criminal situation.

Essay Topic 2

Dee Dee, Michael's mother had a rough childhood herself. First, describe at least two major events of Dee Dee's childhood that shaped her personality and outlook on the world. Then, explain how Dee Dee's drug addiction affected the lives her own children.

Essay Topic 3

When Michael is attending Ole Miss, he gets into a violent fight with his friend, Antonio. First, explain what prompted the fight between these two friends. Then, describe the after effects of this fight on Michael's life and his career in the football world.

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