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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following people does Michael move in with, providing the first stable home he's ever had?
(a) Tom Lemming.
(b) Steve Simpson.
(c) Sean Tuohy.
(d) Coach Freeze.

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

4. Which of the following best describes the typical student at Briarcrest school?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Asian.
(d) Hispanic.

5. How long is the history of the game of football given by Michael Lewis?
(a) 80 years.
(b) 100 years.
(c) 60 years.
(d) 40 years.

6. 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."

7. Which team wins the championship game at the end Michael's first football season?
(a) Carlsberg.
(b) Parabay.
(c) Munford.
(d) Briarcrest.

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

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

10. Which of the following terms is used to describe Walsh's theory of offense in football?
(a) High and Low.
(b) Nickel and Dime.
(c) East and West.
(d) Gold and Silver.

11. What sport does John Harrington coach at Briarcrest?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Football.
(d) Tennis.

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

13. Which of the following descriptions was NOT used to describe the way Taylor exited the pile of men on top of Theismann?
(a) Screaming.
(b) Pulling at his helmet.
(c) Crying.
(d) Crazy eyed.

14. What religion is Briarcrest school associate with?
(a) Judaism.
(b) Hinduism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Catholicism.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is most surprising to opposing teams when they play against Lawrence Taylor?

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

3. In what year did Lemming begin selecting footballers to play on the U.S. Army All American Team?

4. Whose decision is it to start Michael off playing as a defensive tackle?

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

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