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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 does Michael move in with, providing the first stable home he's ever had?

2. Which of the following is NOT something Michael is offered by a football scout hoping to woo him?

3. Which of the following descriptions was NOT used to describe the way Taylor exited the pile of men on top of Theismann?

4. During what decade was Bill Walsh an assistant coach for the NFL?

5. Which of the following objects is Lemming famous for?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What offensive theory did NFL coach Bill Walsh develop in the 1970's?

6. What physical attributes are most coveted in a left tackle?

7. Where has Michael learned all the football skills he exhibits on the field?

8. How does Michael learn the new plays Coach Freeze comes up with during the game?

9. How did Walsh's theory of offense change the pay scale within the NFL league?

10. How does the biography open, and what is the significance of this opening?

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

Because Michael had no formal training before he started playing football for Briarcrest, he struggled to learn the plays. First, explain why Michael could not understand the plays. Then, explain how the coaches at Briarcrest helped guide Michael through the plays so he would eventually become a star.

Essay Topic 3

The title of this biography is "The Blind Side." First, explain what a blindside is in football terms. Then, explain whether or not you think this is an appropriate title for the biography. Use at least two scenes from the biography to support your argument.

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