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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 many players are selected to play on the U.S. Army All American Team each year?
(a) 80.
(b) 60.
(c) 70.
(d) 90.

2. How does Michael react when he is brought to the hospital regarding his injury?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is furious.
(c) He is confuse.
(d) He is terrfied.

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

4. At football practices, what are coaches most surprised about when they watch Michael play?
(a) His speed.
(b) His precision.
(c) His apathy.
(d) His agression.

5. Why does Steve Simpson refuse to let Michael enroll in Briarcrest?
(a) Because he cannot fill out the paperwork.
(b) Because he cannot afford the tuition.
(c) Because his grades are too poor.
(d) Because his parents are unavailable for meetings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What team does Lawrence Taylor play for?

2. During what decade was Bill Walsh an assistant coach for the NFL?

3. How many football players does Lemming select annually for the final "All American" team?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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