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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Belichick attribute his losing his first head coach interview in 1989?
(a) Not being quick on his feet.
(b) Not placing enough value on excellence.
(c) Being too self confident.
(d) Not realizing the value of promoting the team.

2. How far in advance does Belichick prepare for press conferences?
(a) 1 day.
(b) 15 to 20 minutes.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 0 minutes.

3. Which players are up for discussion during the team's evaluation meeting following the 2002 season?
(a) All players.
(b) Special teams only.
(c) The offense only.
(d) The defense only.

4. Belichick walks into a press conference having predicted what?
(a) His team performance in the upcoming game.
(b) Media topics and his responses.
(c) How many reporters will attend.
(d) Nothing.

5. Belichick summarizes the Rams as having only ___ basic passing concepts.
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What team do the Patriots play on December 8, 2002, in Foxboro?

2. On what position do the Patriots focus their defense in the 2001 Super Bowl?

3. What strategy is not effective against the Rams' quarterback?

4. For what college team is Belichick's father, Steve, the assistant coach?

5. Belichick describes the head coaching position as what type of job?

(see the answer key)

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