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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 football team does Steve Wallace play for?

2. Who does Walsh replace Montana with during his game against Doleman?

3. At one time, what did Michael plan to do for his siblings but never followed through with?

4. How many men has Michael's mother fathered children by?

5. Which of the following schools does NOT make it onto Michael's short-list of potential schools?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What lengths do college coaches go to in the hopes of wooing Michael Oher to their schools?

4. What does Michael learn about Ole Miss' history and their treatment of African-American students?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Michael chose to attend Ole Miss University, there was an uproar from the NCAA. First, explain why the other universities associated with the NCAA were disgruntled about Michael's college selection. Then, explain why an investigator from the NCAA showed up at the Tuohy's door and what she wanted to know.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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