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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 don't the coaches from Briarcrest fear Michael's temper?
(a) Because he is soft spoken.
(b) Because he is terrified of fights.
(c) Because he is not aggressive.
(d) Because he is weak.

2. What position did Coach Long play in during his time with the NFL?
(a) Quarterback.
(b) Left Tackle.
(c) Referee.
(d) Receiver.

3. How does Tom Lemming first hear of Michael Oher?
(a) He sees a game in person.
(b) He hears about him on the radio.
(c) Another coach tells him about Michael.
(d) He watches a video.

4. How does Michael react to his injury on the field?
(a) He ignores the injury and keeps playing.
(b) Emotionally.
(c) Violently.
(d) Timidly.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which of the following people's presence in the hospital room elicits the strongest reaction from Michael?

4. Which of the following sports does Michael NOT play for Briarcrest?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What was most surprising to opposing teams when they played against Lawrence Taylor?

2. How does Lewis claim the game of football has changed over the past 40 years?

3. What happens when Michael is put in as a defensive tackle on his first game?

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

5. What do the coaches realize about Michael when they take him to the hospital?

6. What is Lawrence Taylor famous for?

7. What about the game against Munford infuriates Michael to the point that he loses his temper on the field?

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

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

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

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