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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 students is NOT offered a full-ride scholarship if Michael chooses to attend Ole Miss University?

2. Which of the following facts is NOT true about Dee Dee?

3. How does superstar Joe Montana fare when he plays against Chris Doleman?

4. What part about the Tuohy's is the NCAA investigator trying to learn more about?

5. How much does Michael's tutor from Ole Miss charge him to help keep his grades up?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Leigh Anne Tuohy feel about the aggressive coaches who come to visit Michael in her home?

2. What does Michael learn about Ole Miss' history and their treatment of African-American students?

3. What was life like for Michael when he was living in a foster home?

4. How did left tackle Chris Doleman get into the head of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana?

5. When Michael is taken to a psychological examiner to be evaluated, what does the doctor decide?

6. What does Michael remember most about the day when Child Services came to take him and his siblings away?

7. What lengths do college coaches go to in the hopes of wooing Michael Oher to their schools?

8. How do the college coaches react when Michael makes his final selection as to which college he will attend?

9. How does Michael respond to Joyce Thompson's questions while she is interviewing him?

10. How does Michael's mother, Dee Dee, react to the news that Michael is going to graduate from high school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Michael graduated from high school, it was a moment of extreme pride for him. First, create a list of all the people who came out to support Michael during the ceremony. Then, explain why Dee Dee was not in attendance. Finally, explain how Leigh Anne maneuvered around the problem of finding a baby photo for Michael's graduation year book.

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

Once Sean Tuohy meets Michael, he does everything he can to help the boy succeed. First, explain how Sean Tuohy helps Michael excel at school. Then, explain how Sean helps Michael excel at football. Finally, explain how Sean helps Michael out of a criminal situation.

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