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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) 1960's.
(b) 1990's.
(c) 1980's.
(d) 1970's.

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

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

4. Which of the following teams does Phil Fulmer coach for?
(a) University of Tennessee.
(b) University of Georgia.
(c) University of Alabama.
(d) University of Arkansas.

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

6. How does Leigh Anne Tuohy react to the flurry of coaches who visit her home to meet with Michael?
(a) She is concerned.
(b) She is confused.
(c) She is apathetic
(d) She is amused.

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

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

9. What positions on a football team protect the quarterback from attacking defense?
(a) Kicker.
(b) Receiver.
(c) Tight end.
(d) Offensive Linemen.

10. Whose decision is it to start Michael off playing as a defensive tackle?
(a) Coach Freeze's.
(b) Michael's.
(c) Tuohy's.
(d) Lemming's.

11. What did Michael refuse to do during his meeting with Lemming?
(a) Catch a football.
(b) Sign any papers.
(c) Talk about his family.
(d) Shake Lemming's hand.

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

13. How did Sean Tuohy hear about Michael?
(a) From a newspaper article.
(b) From the late night news broadcast.
(c) From the principal of Briarcrest school.
(d) From his daughter.

14. When did Lemming first start out in his coaching career?
(a) 1958.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1948.
(d) 1978.

15. How many fast food restaurants does Sean Tuohy own?
(a) 25.
(b) 135.
(c) 85.
(d) 45.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the history of the game of football given by Michael Lewis?

2. Which of the following terms is used to describe the quarterbacks Lewis coached during his career?

3. Which of the following facts is true about Michael's father?

4. How do most promising players typically respond to visits from Joe Lemming?

5. What nickname does Big Tony give Michael?

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