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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Inventing Michael.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is the history of the game of football given by Michael Lewis?
(a) 100 years.
(b) 60 years.
(c) 40 years.
(d) 80 years.

2. What positions on a football team protect the quarterback from attacking defense?
(a) Tight end.
(b) Offensive Linemen.
(c) Receiver.
(d) Kicker.

3. Who does Michael Lewis claim is the only person who might be able to stand up to Taylor on the field?
(a) Sean Tuohy.
(b) Michael Oher.
(c) Hugh Freeze.
(d) John Harrington.

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

5. Which of the following facts is true about Michael's mother?
(a) She is in prison.
(b) She is in rehab.
(c) She is homeless.
(d) She is dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sport does this biography open discussing?

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

3. When professional football first began, what does Lewis claim was at the center of the game?

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

5. How tall is Michael?

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