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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During what decade was Bill Walsh an assistant coach for the NFL?
(a) 1970's.
(b) 1980's.
(c) 1990's.
(d) 1960's.

2. Whose idea is it to enroll Michael in a home study program to help with his grades?
(a) Big Tony's.
(b) Steve Simpson's.
(c) Hugh Freeze's.
(d) John Harrington's.

3. Which of the following coaches does Coach Freeze model his strategies after?
(a) Bill Parcells.
(b) Coach Long.
(c) Phil Fulmer.
(d) Nick Saban.

4. What sport does this biography open discussing?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Football.

5. During a football game in his first season, what part of Michael's body is seriously injured?
(a) His foot.
(b) His neck.
(c) His stomach.
(d) His hand.

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

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

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

9. What position does Lemming think Michael would be perfect to play in the NFL?
(a) Linebacker.
(b) Left Tackle.
(c) Tight End.
(d) Quarterback.

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

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

12. What information about Michael did Lemming collect prior to their meeting?
(a) His family bank account information.
(b) His height, weight, and birthdate.
(c) He could not find any information about Oher.
(d) His stats and scores for the past five seasons.

13. What football team does Joe Theismann play for?
(a) The Giants.
(b) The Buckeyes.
(c) The Cowboys.
(d) The Redskins.

14. What is Lemming most impressed by in Michael?
(a) His size.
(b) His precision.
(c) His speed.
(d) His strength.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What year was the famous tackle between Theismann and Taylor, in which Theismann received a broken bone?

3. What does Michael say to Lemming during their first meeting?

4. What did Michael refuse to do during his meeting with Lemming?

5. What religion is Briarcrest school associate with?

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