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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Coach Freeze claim is his most valuable player on the team?
(a) Steven Payne.
(b) Collins Tuohy.
(c) Michael Oher.
(d) Lawrence Taylor.

2. What happens to the salaries of quarterbacks after Walsh introduced his theory of offense?
(a) Quarterback salaries remain the same.
(b) Quarterback salaries shrink.
(c) Quarterback salaries fluctuate.
(d) Quarterback salaries rise.

3. What sport did Sean Tuohy Senior play when he attended college?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Water polo.
(d) Lacrosse.

4. Which of the following disorders does Taylor suffer from?
(a) Tachophobia.
(b) Arachnaphobia.
(c) Xenophobia.
(d) Claustrophobia.

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

6. Which of the following levels of football does Lemming specialize in?
(a) College.
(b) High school.
(c) Professional.
(d) Pee Wee.

7. 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 wants to shake up the opposing team.
(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 is bored repeating the same play over and over.

8. Which of the following people's presence in the hospital room elicits the strongest reaction from Michael?
(a) His mother.
(b) The coach.
(c) The nurse.
(d) Mr. Tuohy.

9. What does Michael say to Lemming during their first meeting?
(a) "I am going to be a star."
(b) He does not speak.
(c) "I'm better than Taylor."
(d) "You won't regret choosing me."

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

11. What is holding Michael back from being eligible to attend college?
(a) His weight.
(b) His grades.
(c) His paperwork.
(d) His age.

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

13. At the end of the football season, what championship game is Briarcrest playing in?
(a) Regional Championships.
(b) City Championships.
(c) State Championships.
(d) National Championships.

14. What is the name of Lawrence Taylor's coach?
(a) Chuck Noll.
(b) Vince Lombardi.
(c) Bill Parcells.
(d) Joe Madden.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Lemming think Michael would be perfect to play in the NFL?

2. Who does Michael Lewis claim is the only person who might be able to stand up to Taylor on the field?

3. During what month of the year does Lemming visit Michael Oher at his home?

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

5. Which of the following best describes Michael's athletic ability?

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