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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 teams put a clause in their contract, ensuring player Will Wolford would always remain the highest paid player on their team?

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

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

4. During which month of the year does Michael make his final decision about which college he will attend?

5. How long is Michael interviewed by the NCAA investigator?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Michael feel about his family and friends coming to him asking for money after he started playing football?

2. Who is Joyce Thomson, and why does she show up on the Tuohy's doorstep?

3. What is the Egg Bowl?

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

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

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

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

8. What was Michael's sentence after injuring the young boy in his fight with Antonio?

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

10. What does Michael wonder about while he is being interviewed by Joyce Thomspson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

When Michael is attending Ole Miss, he gets into a violent fight with his friend, Antonio. First, explain what prompted the fight between these two friends. Then, describe the after effects of this fight on Michael's life and his career in the football world.

Essay Topic 3

When Michael was playing for Briarcrest, scouts from all over the country came to see him play. First, create a list of at least five schools that came scouting for Michael. Then, explain some of the various tactics they used hoping to lure Michael to their schools.

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