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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. What grade is Collins Tuohy in at Briarcrest school?

2. How often does Coach Freeze use his famous play, in which Michael simply blocks everyone on the opposing team?

3. How long is the history of the game of football given by Michael Lewis?

4. Whose idea is it to enroll Michael in a home study program to help with his grades?

5. How does Tom Lemming first hear of Michael Oher?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Coach Freeze calls for a new play during the State Championship game?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is Briarcrest?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Michael Oher's story is true story and one that had a large impact on the city of Memphis. First, explain how Michael's story affected the poor black children of Memphis, Tennessee. Then, describe the charity that was founded after Michael moved to Ole Miss and how that charity is affecting the lives of students still to this day.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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