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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. What year was the famous tackle between Theismann and Taylor, in which Theismann received a broken bone?
(a) 1985.
(b) 1995.
(c) 1965.
(d) 1975.

2. What nickname does Big Tony give Michael?
(a) Spikey Mikey.
(b) Poor Brother.
(c) Big Mike.
(d) The Tank.

3. How does Tom Lemming first hear of Michael Oher?
(a) He sees a game in person.
(b) He hears about him on the radio.
(c) He watches a video.
(d) Another coach tells him about Michael.

4. What part of Theismann's body did Taylor break in a tackle?
(a) His nose.
(b) His arm.
(c) His neck.
(d) His leg.

5. When analyzing Michael's performance on the field, what is the one thing Coach Freeze believes he is lacking?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Motivation.
(c) Agility.
(d) Speed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the salaries of quarterbacks after Walsh introduced his theory of offense?

2. What information about Michael did Lemming collect prior to their meeting?

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

4. In what year did Lemming begin selecting footballers to play on the U.S. Army All American Team?

5. What position does Lawrence Taylor play for his team?

(see the answer key)

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