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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 people starts a foundation for poor black children who show athletic promise but need help academically?

2. Who does Michael claim is the only person in his life he ever fully trusted?

3. When Michael runs away from his foster home, what is the name of the housing project where is mother is living?

4. What team does left tackle, Jonathan Ogdan play for?

5. Which of the following people typically reviews plays with Michael before a big game?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Michael remember most about the day when Child Services came to take him and his siblings away?

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

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

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

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

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

9. How do the college coaches react when Michael makes his final selection as to which college he will attend?

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

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

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 3

Michael Oher has had an extremely rough childhood. First, explain Michael's history within his own family and then in the various families he had within the foster care system. Then, explain whether or not you believe Michael overcame his childhood.

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