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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. How tall is Michael?

2. What does Lewis claim is at the center of professional football today?

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

4. At which school is Coach Freeze offered a coaching position?

5. What part of Memphis is Braircrest school located in?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lemming first hear about Michael Oher?

2. What offensive theory did NFL coach Bill Walsh develop in the 1970's?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joe Lemming was instrumental in getting Michael involved in the college football league. First, explain what role Joe Lemming plays in the football world. Then, explain how he helped propel Michael into football super-stardom, citing at least two examples of their meetings.

Essay Topic 2

When Michael enters the football world, he becomes an almost instant celebrity. First, explain why Michael was so desirable to the football world. Then, explain how celebrity affected Michael and his relationships. Finally, explain how some advice from Coach O helped Michael understand his place within society and as a role model.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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