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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. What part of Memphis is Braircrest school located in?

3. How does Michael react when he is brought to the hospital regarding his injury?

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

5. During a football game in his first season, what part of Michael's body is seriously injured?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Walsh's theory of offense change the pay scale within the NFL league?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does the reader learn about Michael's personal history when he arrives at Briarcrest?

10. How does Lemming first hear about Michael Oher?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Michael Oher has had an extremely rough childhood. First, explain Michael's history within his own family and then in the various families he had within the foster care system. Then, explain whether or not you believe Michael overcame his childhood.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

After Michael was taken away from his mother's home, he lived in many different places. First, describe Michael's emotions over being taken away from his mother's custody. Then, describe at least three different places Michael lived after being taken away by Child Services at the age of 10.

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