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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Steve Simpson refuse to let Michael enroll in Briarcrest?

2. Which of the following adjectives does NOT describe Lawrence Taylor?

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

4. What sport did Sean Tuohy Senior play when he attended college?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Michael respond when Lemming pays him a visit?

2. How does Steve Simpson react to the petition to admit Michael into Briarcrest?

3. Why do the Briarcrest coaches decide to weigh Michael, and what do they find?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The success of left tackles in the NFL had a major impact on the way professional players were paid. First, explain how the role of the left tackle in NFL games changed over the past 40 years. Then, explain how these changes in NFL policy were reflected in the paychecks of the professional players.

Essay Topic 2

Michael Oher has had an extremely rough childhood. First, explain Michael's history within his own family and then in the various families he had within the foster care system. Then, explain whether or not you believe Michael overcame his childhood.

Essay Topic 3

When Michael wanted to play sports at Briarcrest school, he first had to get his grades up, which was no easy feat. First, explain how Michael managed to raise his grades from failing to passing. Then, explain what tutor Jennifer Graves learned about Michael's learning style within the first few weeks of class.

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