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

2. What is the name of the investigator who arrives at the Tuohy home from the NCAA?

3. How many sons does Dee Dee have in a six year stretch?

4. Which of the following people also attend Ole Miss and frequently come to cheer Michael on at his games?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Michael is a fish out of water at Briarcrest school. First, explain how Michael found his way to Briarcrest and which people in his life fought to ensure he would find a place at this school. Then, explain how the school itself reacted to having its first African American student.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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