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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. Which of the following coaches does Coach Freeze model his strategies after?

2. How does Michael respond to the tackle who is teasing him during the game?

3. What position did Coach Long play in during his time with the NFL?

4. How tall is Michael?

5. Which of the following players is Walsh most interested in protecting during a football game?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Briarcrest?

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

4. How did Michael react when an opposing player began teasing him on the football field?

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

6. How were Bill Walsh's theories of offense accepted by the other coaches in his division?

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

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

9. What is the national response to Michael Oher within the football world?

10. Why is Lemming so well respected in the high school football circuit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Because Michael had no formal training before he started playing football for Briarcrest, he struggled to learn the plays. First, explain why Michael could not understand the plays. Then, explain how the coaches at Briarcrest helped guide Michael through the plays so he would eventually become a star.

Essay Topic 2

Michael is a fish out of water at Briarcrest school. First, explain how Michael found his way to Briarcrest and which people in his life fought to ensure he would find a place at this school. Then, explain how the school itself reacted to having its first African American student.

Essay Topic 3

When Michael graduated from high school, it was a moment of extreme pride for him. First, create a list of all the people who came out to support Michael during the ceremony. Then, explain why Dee Dee was not in attendance. Finally, explain how Leigh Anne maneuvered around the problem of finding a baby photo for Michael's graduation year book.

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