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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose idea is it to enroll Michael in a home study program to help with his grades?
(a) Steve Simpson's.
(b) John Harrington's.
(c) Hugh Freeze's.
(d) Big Tony's.

2. What does Lewis claim is at the center of professional football today?
(a) Tackling.
(b) Passing.
(c) Kicking.
(d) Running.

3. What state does Lawrence Taylor live in?
(a) Texas.
(b) New York.
(c) Illinois.
(d) Georgia.

4. What is the name of Lawrence Taylor's coach?
(a) Bill Parcells.
(b) Vince Lombardi.
(c) Chuck Noll.
(d) Joe Madden.

5. Which of the following schools did both Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy attend?
(a) Ole Miss.
(b) University of Tennessee.
(c) Memphis State University.
(d) Walden University.

6. What is most surprising to opposing teams when they play against Lawrence Taylor?
(a) His foul mouth.
(b) His weight.
(c) His speed.
(d) His sweet disposition.

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

8. Which of the following objects is Lemming famous for?
(a) A song.
(b) A book.
(c) A painting.
(d) A play.

9. Which of the following realizations does Michael's teacher make about him within the first weeks of school?
(a) He has severe learning disabilities.
(b) He is a genius.
(c) He does not know how to read.
(d) He is uncomfortable interacting with people.

10. Which of the following Tuohy family members is considered the most well-connected and can get Michael anything he's ever wanted?
(a) Collins Tuohy.
(b) Leigh Anne Tuohy.
(c) Sean Tuohy Senior.
(d) Sean Tuohy Junior.

11. Which of the following people does Michael move in with, providing the first stable home he's ever had?
(a) Steve Simpson.
(b) Coach Freeze.
(c) Sean Tuohy.
(d) Tom Lemming.

12. Who does Coach Freeze claim is his most valuable player on the team?
(a) Steven Payne.
(b) Michael Oher.
(c) Lawrence Taylor.
(d) Collins Tuohy.

13. What religion is Briarcrest school associate with?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Catholicism.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Hinduism.

14. What position did Coach Long play in during his time with the NFL?
(a) Referee.
(b) Quarterback.
(c) Left Tackle.
(d) Receiver.

15. Which of the following facts is true about Michael's mother?
(a) She is homeless.
(b) She is in rehab.
(c) She is dead.
(d) She is in prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. During a football game in his first season, what part of Michael's body is seriously injured?

2. How is Walsh's theory of the "blindside" initially received by his peers?

3. During what year of his schooling does Michael begin playing football for Briarcrest?

4. How many fast food restaurants does Sean Tuohy own?

5. Which of the following methods does Coach Freeze use most often to help Michael understand new plays?

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