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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 players is Walsh most interested in protecting during a football game?
(a) Tackles.
(b) Receivers.
(c) Quarterbacks.
(d) Kickers.

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

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

4. Why does Michael fail as a defensive tackle?
(a) Because he does not understand the plays.
(b) Because he is too slow.
(c) Because he is not aggressive enough.
(d) Because he is too big.

5. How long is Michael in the home study program before being admitted at Briarcrest?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two days.
(c) Two years.
(d) Two months.

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

7. 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.

8. What does Michael Lewis claim is happening to the role of offensive linemen in American football?
(a) Their role is becoming more important than ever.
(b) Their role is changing.
(c) Their role is becoming obselete.
(d) Their role is exactly the same as its always been.

9. What is most surprising to opposing teams when they play against Lawrence Taylor?
(a) His weight.
(b) His speed.
(c) His foul mouth.
(d) His sweet disposition.

10. In which city does Michael Oher live?
(a) Little Rock.
(b) Baton Rouge.
(c) Tallahassee.
(d) Memphis.

11. Which of the following subjects is Michael given a verbal exam in?
(a) Biology.
(b) Algebra.
(c) History.
(d) Literature.

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

13. How tall is Michael?
(a) 6'1".
(b) 6'7".
(c) 6'5".
(d) 6'3".

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

15. During what month of the year does Lemming visit Michael Oher at his home?
(a) September.
(b) June.
(c) February.
(d) March.

Short Answer Questions

1. What football team does Joe Theismann play for?

2. At the championship game, why does Coach Freeze decide to call for a new play, that none of the players have previously practiced?

3. Which of the following sports does Michael NOT play for Briarcrest?

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

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

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