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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what college team is Belichick's father, Steve, the assistant coach?
(a) U.S. Naval Academy.
(b) University of Oklahoma.
(c) Notre Dame.
(d) Andover Wesleyan.

2. What type of access does the author have to closed-door meetings?
(a) Some access.
(b) Open access.
(c) No access.
(d) Limited access.

3. What strategy is not effective against the Rams' quarterback?
(a) Blitzing.
(b) Man Coverage.
(c) Zone Coverage.
(d) Prevent.

4. What does Belichick expect his players to do when he asks them what has gone wrong with a play?
(a) Listen to him.
(b) Ignore him.
(c) Answer him.
(d) Question him.

5. What position does Belichick play in 1971 at Andover Wesleyan?
(a) Quarterback.
(b) Defensive lineman.
(c) Tight end.
(d) Center.

6. When Rehbein diee, what position does Belichick take over?
(a) Head of Player Personnel.
(b) Quarterback Coach.
(c) No position.
(d) Scout.

7. Which quarterback plays in the 2001 AFC championship game?
(a) Eli Manning.
(b) Troy Aikman.
(c) Drew Bledsoe.
(d) Tom Brady.

8. What type of details does the author record about the Patriots?
(a) False information.
(b) Intimate details.
(c) Common knowledge.
(d) Expected details.

9. Who does Belichick marry in 1978?
(a) Nicole Travern.
(b) Marie Smith.
(c) Debby Clarke.
(d) Ellen Sandberg.

10. For what price are the Patriots bought in 1994?
(a) $200 million.
(b) $0.2 million.
(c) $20 million.
(d) $2 million.

11. The author has the opportunity to follow the ___________ Patriots.
(a) Pittsburgh.
(b) New England.
(c) Media.
(d) Colorado.

12. Belichick allows his vision of his team to be _______.
(a) Followed.
(b) Ignored.
(c) Questioned.
(d) Refused.

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

14. What type of organization is the Patriots franchise?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Football.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Basketball.

15. What team do the Patriots play on December 8, 2002, in Foxboro?
(a) Broncos.
(b) Buffalo Bills.
(c) Browns.
(d) Eagles.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author react to receiving authorization to write this book?

2. After Belichick graduates from Andover Wesleyan, with what team does he obtain a job?

3. The Rams tie the score in Super Bowl XXXVI with ______ left on the clock.

4. What type of information does the author receive about the Patriots?

5. How far in advance does Belichick prepare for press conferences?

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