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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. During what year of his schooling does Michael begin playing football for Briarcrest?
(a) Junior year.
(b) Freshman year.
(c) Senior year.
(d) Sophomore year.

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

3. What is the name of Michael's teacher at Briarcrest?
(a) Bettie Ghost.
(b) Alison Tombs.
(c) Jennifer Graves.
(d) Felicia Casket.

4. Which of the following coaches does Coach Freeze model his strategies after?
(a) Coach Long.
(b) Phil Fulmer.
(c) Bill Parcells.
(d) Nick Saban.

5. What sport does this biography open discussing?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Football.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Baseball.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following terms is used to describe Walsh's theory of offense in football?

2. At the championship game, why does Coach Freeze decide to call for a new play, that none of the players have previously practiced?

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

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

5. What is holding Michael back from being eligible to attend college?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Walsh's theory of offense change the pay scale within the NFL league?

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

3. What is Lawrence Taylor famous for?

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

5. What realization does Jennifer Graves make about Michael's learning during his first week in her classroom?

6. What is Briarcrest?

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

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

9. What does Coach Freeze value when he is planning new football plays for his team?

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

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