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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 people uses Michael's success to negotiate a new job for himself?

2. How does Michael describe his first foster mother?

3. What is the name of Big Tony's son, who is friends with Michael?

4. Which of the following left tackles helped his team secure a Super Bowl victory?

5. In what year does the professional football market rules change?

Short Essay Questions

1. What clause was put into Will Wolford's contract when he was playing for the Indianapolis Colts?

2. How did Dee Dee meet Michael's father, Michael Williams?

3. How does the Tuohy family treat Michael after he moves into their home?

4. Why does Michael believe Dee Dee was a good mother?

5. How does Coach DeLeone feel about Michael when he first arrives at Ole Miss?

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

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

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

9. How does Michael perform during his first Egg Bowl?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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