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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 facts is NOT true about Dee Dee?
2. Which of the following positions does Lewis claim is "defined by his weakest moment?"
3. 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?
4. When coaches come to visit with Michael, what word do they frequently use to describe him during their meetings?
5. Which of the following armies is Ole Mass associated with?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do the college coaches react when Michael makes his final selection as to which college he will attend?
2. How did left tackle Chris Doleman get into the head of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana?
3. How did Dee Dee meet Michael's father, Michael Williams?
4. Who is Joyce Thomson, and why does she show up on the Tuohy's doorstep?
5. What does Michael wonder about while he is being interviewed by Joyce Thomspson?
6. How does Michael respond to Joyce Thompson's questions while she is interviewing him?
7. What problem arises when Leigh Anne tries to locate one of Michael's baby photos for the high school yearbook?
8. What does Michael learn about Ole Miss' history and their treatment of African-American students?
9. How does Leigh Anne Tuohy feel about the aggressive coaches who come to visit Michael in her home?
10. What does Michael remember most about the day when Child Services came to take him and his siblings away?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Michael Oher's story is true story and one that had a large impact on the city of Memphis. First, explain how Michael's story affected the poor black children of Memphis, Tennessee. Then, describe the charity that was founded after Michael moved to Ole Miss and how that charity is affecting the lives of students still to this day.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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.
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