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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Steve Simpson refuse to let Michael enroll in Briarcrest?
(a) Because his grades are too poor.
(b) Because he cannot afford the tuition.
(c) Because he cannot fill out the paperwork.
(d) Because his parents are unavailable for meetings.

2. What part of Theismann's body did Taylor break in a tackle?
(a) His leg.
(b) His arm.
(c) His neck.
(d) His nose.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which team wins the championship game at the end Michael's first football season?

2. What physical characteristic best describes Michael's attitude during his meeting with Lemming?

3. What is the name of the tackle who should have protected Theismann from Taylor's terrible blow?

4. Who does Coach Freeze claim is his most valuable player on the team?

5. How does Michael react when he is brought to the hospital regarding his injury?

Short Essay Questions

1. What physical attributes are most coveted in a left tackle?

2. What play does Coach Freeze invent in which Michael is the star player?

3. What happens when Michael injures his hand during a football tackle?

4. What offensive theory did NFL coach Bill Walsh develop in the 1970's?

5. How does Michael learn the new plays Coach Freeze comes up with during the game?

6. Where has Michael learned all the football skills he exhibits on the field?

7. What happened during the famous game of 1985, when the Giants played the Redskins?

8. How did Bill Walsh's theories of offense change the way college football was played?

9. Who is Sean Tuohy, and how did he impact Michael's education at Briarcrest?

10. Why does Lemming believe Michael will receive extra attention from scouting NFL teams?

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