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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 type of coach is George DeLeone?

2. How many foster homes does Michael remember being a part of as a child?

3. What football team does Steve Wallace play for?

4. Which of the following left tackles helped his team secure a Super Bowl victory?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Tuohy family had a huge impact on Michael's life while he was in school. First, explain how the Tuohy family was introduced to Michael Oher. Then, explain how the family affected Michael's life and success before he ever moved in with them.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

When Michael graduated from high school, it was a moment of extreme pride for him. First, create a list of all the people who came out to support Michael during the ceremony. Then, explain why Dee Dee was not in attendance. Finally, explain how Leigh Anne maneuvered around the problem of finding a baby photo for Michael's graduation year book.

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