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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following divisions is Michael's football team included in?
(a) Division I.
(b) Division II.
(c) Division III.
(d) Division IV.

2. How much is the Touhy family estate worth?
(a) One hundred million dollars.
(b) Ten million dollars.
(c) Forty million dollars.
(d) One billion dollars.

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

4. How does Leigh Anne Tuohy react to the flurry of coaches who visit her home to meet with Michael?
(a) She is amused.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is apathetic
(d) She is concerned.

5. Which of the following adjectives does NOT describe Lawrence Taylor?
(a) Mean.
(b) Strong.
(c) Powerful.
(d) Intimidating.

6. Which of the following best describes Michael's athletic ability?
(a) He has had years of pracice.
(b) He is a natural talent.
(c) He's not very talented.
(d) He memorizes old plays from textbooks.

7. At which school is Coach Freeze offered a coaching position?
(a) Memphis State Univeristy.
(b) University of Tennessee.
(c) Ole Miss.
(d) Walden University.

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

9. Which of the following is NOT something Michael is offered by a football scout hoping to woo him?
(a) College scholarships.
(b) Free plane tickets.
(c) A new car.
(d) Tickets to sporting events.

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

11. At the championship game, why does Coach Freeze decide to call for a new play, that none of the players have previously practiced?
(a) Because he is bored repeating the same play over and over.
(b) Because he wants his team to think on their feet.
(c) Because he wants to show the scouts what Michael is capable of.
(d) Because he wants to shake up the opposing team.

12. What part of Memphis is Braircrest school located in?
(a) West Memphis.
(b) North Memphis.
(c) East Memphis.
(d) South Memphis.

13. After the State Championship game, what happens to the football scouts' interest in Michael?
(a) Their interest fluctuates.
(b) Their interest diminishes.
(c) Their interest remains the same.
(d) Their interest increases.

14. What grade is Collins Tuohy in at Briarcrest school?
(a) She is a senior.
(b) She is a junior.
(c) She is a freshman.
(d) She is a sophomore.

15. During what year of his schooling does Michael begin playing football for Briarcrest?
(a) Freshman year.
(b) Junior year.
(c) Senior year.
(d) Sophomore year.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Steve Simpson refuse to let Michael enroll in Briarcrest?

3. What position did Coach Long play in during his time with the NFL?

4. Where does Lewis claim the blindside of the quarterback is?

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

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