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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. How does Michael respond to the tackle who is teasing him during the game?
(a) He punches him in the face.
(b) He ignores the teasing completely.
(c) He spits at him.
(d) He picks him up off the ground.

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

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

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

5. What does Lewis claim is at the center of professional football today?
(a) Kicking.
(b) Passing.
(c) Tackling.
(d) Running.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Michael's teacher at Briarcrest?

2. What state does Lawrence Taylor live in?

3. Which of the following realizations does Michael's teacher make about him within the first weeks of school?

4. In which city does Michael Oher live?

5. Which of the following best describes the typical student at Briarcrest school?

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