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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 is the name of Michael's tutor from Ole Miss?

2. Which of the following people also attend Ole Miss and frequently come to cheer Michael on at his games?

3. What is the name of the investigator who arrives at the Tuohy home from the NCAA?

4. What team does Karl Roper coach for?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the Egg Bowl?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout his football career, Michael struggled to keep his temper under control. First, give at least two examples of times in which Michael loses his temper on the football field. Then, explain how Michael gradually learned to keep his temper in check.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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