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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Death of a Lineman.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Michael is running away from the game, during which he had been teased, which of the following is NOT true?
(a) It takes an entire team of footballers to slow Michael down.
(b) He runs past the sidelines, toward a chain linked fence.
(c) No one understands why he is running away from the victory.
(d) He barrels through the opposing team's bench.

2. Which of the following people's presence in the hospital room elicits the strongest reaction from Michael?
(a) The coach.
(b) Mr. Tuohy.
(c) The nurse.
(d) His mother.

3. Which of the following teams does Phil Fulmer coach for?
(a) University of Georgia.
(b) University of Arkansas.
(c) University of Alabama.
(d) University of Tennessee.

4. How long does Michael spend with a tutor each day?
(a) 7 hours.
(b) 3 hours.
(c) 5 hours.
(d) 1 hour.

5. What did Michael refuse to do during his meeting with Lemming?
(a) Talk about his family.
(b) Catch a football.
(c) Sign any papers.
(d) Shake Lemming's hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Walsh's theory of the "blindside" initially received by his peers?

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

3. Which of the following coaches does Coach Freeze model his strategies after?

4. How did Sean Tuohy hear about Michael?

5. How does Michael feel about the financial agreement Briarcrest has reached with Tuohy regarding his education?

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