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

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

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

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

5. Where does Lewis claim the blindside of the quarterback is?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Lemming first hear about Michael Oher?

3. What is Lawrence Taylor famous for?

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

5. How does the biography open, and what is the significance of this opening?

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

7. How does Lemming determine the All American Football team each year?

8. What sports is Michael allowed to play at Briarcrest when he is first enrolled?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Michael chose to attend Ole Miss University, there was an uproar from the NCAA. First, explain why the other universities associated with the NCAA were disgruntled about Michael's college selection. Then, explain why an investigator from the NCAA showed up at the Tuohy's door and what she wanted to know.

Essay Topic 2

When Michael is attending Ole Miss, he gets into a violent fight with his friend, Antonio. First, explain what prompted the fight between these two friends. Then, describe the after effects of this fight on Michael's life and his career in the football world.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout his football career, Michael struggled to keep his temper under control. First, give at least two examples of times in which Michael loses his temper on the football field. Then, explain how Michael gradually learned to keep his temper in check.

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