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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 positions does Lewis claim is "defined by his weakest moment?"

2. Who coaches the team where Steve Wallace plays?

3. When Michael is psychologically evaluated, at what age does the doctor claim Michael's rate of knowledge is?

4. After Michael is found guilty of injuring the young boy, what is his criminal sentence?

5. Which of Dee Dee's family members was murdered in his bed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Joyce Thomson, and why does she show up on the Tuohy's doorstep?

2. What does Michael wonder about while he is being interviewed by Joyce Thomspson?

3. How did Michael feel about his family and friends coming to him asking for money after he started playing football?

4. What happened to Dee Dee in her childhood that affected her into adulthood?

5. When Michael is taken to a psychological examiner to be evaluated, what does the doctor decide?

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

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

8. How does Coach DeLeone feel about Michael when he first arrives at Ole Miss?

9. What was life like for Michael when he was living in a foster home?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

After Michael was taken away from his mother's home, he lived in many different places. First, describe Michael's emotions over being taken away from his mother's custody. Then, describe at least three different places Michael lived after being taken away by Child Services at the age of 10.

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