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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 sport does John Harrington coach at Briarcrest?

2. Why don't the coaches from Briarcrest fear Michael's temper?

3. Which of the following terms is used to describe the quarterbacks Lewis coached during his career?

4. Which of the following people's presence in the hospital room elicits the strongest reaction from Michael?

5. When did Lemming first start out in his coaching career?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is Lawrence Taylor famous for?

6. How does the biography open, and what is the significance of this opening?

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

8. What is Briarcrest?

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

10. What physical attributes are most coveted in a left tackle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Michael was very involved in the scouting process and came to the schools with his own demands he wanted met. First, describe each of the three schools Michael narrowed down as being his top favorites. Then, explain what Michael demanded from each school if he was going to attend and play football for them.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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