The Blind Side

Chapters 1-2

Reading Check

1. Joe Theismann (Chapter 1)

2. Joe Bugel (Chapter 1)

Short Answer

1. Right-handed quarterbacks cannot see defensive players charging from their left side. This is called “the blind side.” (Chapter 1)

2. Tom Lemming became the only national football scout in America during his time. (Chapter 2)

3. The player was required to be 300 pounds, over 6’5”, and have a triangular shape with long arms, big hands, and speed. (Chapter 2)

4. Michael seemed uninterested in his interview, and Lemming was concerned he may be a character risk who may not make it through high school or college. (Chapter 2)

Chapters 3-4

Reading Check

1. Jennifer Graves (Chapter 3)

2. Sean Tuohy (Chapter 3)

3. Leigh Anne (Chapter 3)

4. Discus (Chapter 4)

5. The Tuohy family (Chapter 4)

6. Left tackle (Chapter 4)

Short Answer

1. It was created because white parents were angry about desegregation. (Chapter 3)

2. He was living with Big Tony at the time he enrolled Steven.