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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. Where does Robert meet Michael Oher's father, Michael Williams?

2. How does Michael feel about the difficulty of the plays at Ole Miss compared to the plays at Briarcrest?

3. When Michael is living with his mother, how many children does she have under the age of 15?

4. What team does left tackle, Jonathan Ogdan play for?

5. Which of the following people starts a foundation for poor black children who show athletic promise but need help academically?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is the Egg Bowl?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dee Dee, Michael's mother had a rough childhood herself. First, describe at least two major events of Dee Dee's childhood that shaped her personality and outlook on the world. Then, explain how Dee Dee's drug addiction affected the lives her own children.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Because Michael had no formal training before he started playing football for Briarcrest, he struggled to learn the plays. First, explain why Michael could not understand the plays. Then, explain how the coaches at Briarcrest helped guide Michael through the plays so he would eventually become a star.

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