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

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

4. What do the winners of the Egg Bowl win each year?

5. Which of the following armies is Ole Mass associated with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Egg Bowl?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After Michael was taken away from his mother's home, he lived in many different places. First, describe Michael's emotions over being taken away from his mother's custody. Then, describe at least three different places Michael lived after being taken away by Child Services at the age of 10.

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

The success of left tackles in the NFL had a major impact on the way professional players were paid. First, explain how the role of the left tackle in NFL games changed over the past 40 years. Then, explain how these changes in NFL policy were reflected in the paychecks of the professional players.

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