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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. On the day that the children are taken away from Dee Dee's home, what does Michael remember hearing?

2. What is the name of Michael's friend whom he regularly visits colleges with?

3. What crime does Big Tony catch Michael committing at Birchcrest?

4. Which of the following football players is inaugurated into the football Hall of Fame?

5. Which of the following positions does Lewis claim is "defined by his weakest moment?"

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What would Dee Dee do at the first of every month, like clockwork?

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

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

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

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

8. What problem arises when Leigh Anne tries to locate one of Michael's baby photos for the high school yearbook?

9. What happened to Dee Dee in her childhood that affected her into adulthood?

10. What is the Egg Bowl?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Throughout his football career, Michael struggled to keep his temper under control. First, give at least two examples of times in which Michael loses his temper on the football field. Then, explain how Michael gradually learned to keep his temper in check.

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