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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 physical characteristic best describes Michael's attitude during his meeting with Lemming?
(a) Broad smiles.
(b) Shrugging shoulders.
(c) Raised eyebrows.
(d) Flexed muscles.

2. Which of the following disorders does Taylor suffer from?
(a) Xenophobia.
(b) Tachophobia.
(c) Arachnaphobia.
(d) Claustrophobia.

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

4. What state does Lawrence Taylor live in?
(a) Texas.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Illinois.
(d) New York.

5. What sport does this biography open discussing?
(a) Football.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Baseball.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many players are selected to play on the U.S. Army All American Team each year?

2. What part of Theismann's body did Taylor break in a tackle?

3. Who does Michael Lewis claim is the only person who might be able to stand up to Taylor on the field?

4. What is the name of the tackle who should have protected Theismann from Taylor's terrible blow?

5. How does Tom Lemming first hear of Michael Oher?

(see the answer key)

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