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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 is the name of the tackle who should have protected Theismann from Taylor's terrible blow?

2. In which city does Michael Oher live?

3. How tall is Michael?

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

5. Which of the following disorders does Taylor suffer from?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Lewis claim the game of football has changed over the past 40 years?

3. How did the world find out about Taylor's debilitating claustrophobia?

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

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

6. What is Lawrence Taylor famous for?

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

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

9. How does Lemming first hear about Michael Oher?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

When Michael was playing for Briarcrest, scouts from all over the country came to see him play. First, create a list of at least five schools that came scouting for Michael. Then, explain some of the various tactics they used hoping to lure Michael to their schools.

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