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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During a football game in his first season, what part of Michael's body is seriously injured?
(a) His foot.
(b) His stomach.
(c) His hand.
(d) His neck.

2. Which of the following best describes Michael's athletic ability?
(a) He is a natural talent.
(b) He's not very talented.
(c) He memorizes old plays from textbooks.
(d) He has had years of pracice.

3. During what decade was Bill Walsh an assistant coach for the NFL?
(a) 1970's.
(b) 1980's.
(c) 1960's.
(d) 1990's.

4. How much does Michael weigh?
(a) 387 pounds.
(b) 244 pounds.
(c) 344 pounds.
(d) 287 pounds.

5. After the State Championship game, what happens to the football scouts' interest in Michael?
(a) Their interest diminishes.
(b) Their interest remains the same.
(c) Their interest fluctuates.
(d) Their interest increases.

Short Answer Questions

1. What state does Lawrence Taylor live in?

2. What grade is Collins Tuohy in at Briarcrest school?

3. Which of the following sports does Michael NOT play for Briarcrest?

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

5. What does Michael say to Lemming during their first meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sports is Michael allowed to play at Briarcrest when he is first enrolled?

2. Why is Lemming so well respected in the high school football circuit?

3. How does Michael respond when Lemming pays him a visit?

4. How does Lemming determine the All American Football team each year?

5. How did Michael react when an opposing player began teasing him on the football field?

6. What does the reader learn about Michael's personal history when he arrives at Briarcrest?

7. What happens when Michael injures his hand during a football tackle?

8. What happens when Michael is put in as a defensive tackle on his first game?

9. What is Lawrence Taylor famous for?

10. What was most surprising to opposing teams when they played against Lawrence Taylor?

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