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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Crossing the Line.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year was the famous tackle between Theismann and Taylor, in which Theismann received a broken bone?
(a) 1975.
(b) 1965.
(c) 1985.
(d) 1995.

2. What position does Lawrence Taylor play for his team?
(a) Tight End.
(b) Linebacker.
(c) Quarterback.
(d) Receiver.

3. Who does Michael Lewis claim is the only person who might be able to stand up to Taylor on the field?
(a) Michael Oher.
(b) John Harrington.
(c) Sean Tuohy.
(d) Hugh Freeze.

4. What part of Theismann's body did Taylor break in a tackle?
(a) His neck.
(b) His leg.
(c) His nose.
(d) His arm.

5. What grade is Collins Tuohy in at Briarcrest school?
(a) She is a senior.
(b) She is a sophomore.
(c) She is a freshman.
(d) She is a junior.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tom Lemming first hear of Michael Oher?

2. Which of the following realizations does Michael's teacher make about him within the first weeks of school?

3. How do most promising players typically respond to visits from Joe Lemming?

4. What information about Michael did Lemming collect prior to their meeting?

5. Which of the following best describes the typical student at Briarcrest school?

(see the answer key)

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