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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 is most important to Coach Freeze when he is planning new football plays?
(a) Ease of understanding.
(b) Execution.
(c) Strategy.
(d) Reliability.

2. Which of the following Tuohy family members is considered the most well-connected and can get Michael anything he's ever wanted?
(a) Leigh Anne Tuohy.
(b) Sean Tuohy Junior.
(c) Collins Tuohy.
(d) Sean Tuohy Senior.

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

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

5. What physical characteristic best describes Michael's attitude during his meeting with Lemming?
(a) Broad smiles.
(b) Flexed muscles.
(c) Raised eyebrows.
(d) Shrugging shoulders.

6. What is the name of the tackle who should have protected Theismann from Taylor's terrible blow?
(a) Frank Ferguson.
(b) Joe Jacoby.
(c) Randy Redderson.
(d) Peter Perabo.

7. 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.

8. 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) Michael Oher.
(d) Hugh Freeze.

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

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

11. How many football players does Lemming select annually for the final "All American" team?
(a) 75.
(b) 100.
(c) 25.
(d) 50.

12. Which of the following medical interventions is needed when Michael goes to the hospital?
(a) He needs an x-ray.
(b) He needs surgery.
(c) He needs a shot.
(d) He needs a cast.

13. Which of the following sports does Michael NOT play for Briarcrest?
(a) Hockey.
(b) Track and Field.
(c) Basketball.
(d) Football.

14. When professional football first began, what does Lewis claim was at the center of the game?
(a) Tackling.
(b) Running.
(c) Kicking.
(d) Passing.

15. How does Michael respond when Coach Freeze calls for a play he has never practiced?
(a) He reacts perfectly, completing the play.
(b) He does not understand the play, and fails miserably.
(c) He fumbles through the play, but manages to make his tackles.
(d) He is too stunned to move on the field and tackles no one.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michael Lewis claim is happening to the role of offensive linemen in American football?

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

3. How long does Michael spend with a tutor each day?

4. Whose idea is it to enroll Michael in a home study program to help with his grades?

5. When did Lemming first start out in his coaching career?

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