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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does the coach of the Patriots from 1997 through 2000 not mesh well with the team?
(a) He teaches well but does not manage.
(b) He manages but does not teach.
(c) He expects too little.
(d) He expects too much.

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

4. To what team is Drew Bledsoe traded at the end of the 2001 season?
(a) The Dallas Cowboys.
(b) The Buffalo Bills.
(c) The Philadelphia Eagles.
(d) The Detriot Lions.

5. What do Scott Pioli and Belichick discuss on the plane home from Super Bowl XXXVI?
(a) The next season.
(b) How they do not like Kurt Warner.
(c) Their win over the Rams.
(d) Which players to cut.

6. How do the Patriots celebrate following Super Bowl XXXVI?
(a) With a quick meeting.
(b) With a dance.
(c) They do not celebrate.
(d) With a team party.

7. The Rams tie the score in Super Bowl XXXVI with ______ left on the clock.
(a) 3:10.
(b) 5:11.
(c) 1:21.
(d) 0:59

8. Super Bowl XXXVI begins with the Rams returning the opening kick ________ yards.
(a) 38.
(b) 12.
(c) 27.
(d) 40.

9. Belichick describes the head coaching position as what type of job?
(a) A hands-off job.
(b) A 24 hour a day job.
(c) A 9 to 5 job.
(d) An easy job.

10. Where is Belichick born?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) Maryland.
(c) West Virginia.
(d) Tennessee.

11. What does Bill Belichick expect from life, himself, his team, and his family?
(a) Failure.
(b) Excellence.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Effort.

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

13. How is the Drew Bledsoe's attitude during the 2001 season?
(a) Poor.
(b) Great.
(c) Okay.
(d) Perfect.

14. How does the author react to receiving authorization to write this book?
(a) The author is surprised.
(b) The author is upset.
(c) The author is ungracious.
(d) The author expected it.

15. On what date in 2002 does Belichick's staff meet at the local Sheraton hotel?
(a) September 4.
(b) October 24.
(c) December 7.
(d) November 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. Belichick allows his vision of his team to be _______.

2. Why does Bill Parcells leave the New England Patriots in 1997?

3. From whom does the author receive authorization to write this book?

4. Who intercepts a Kurt Warner pass to run it back for the first touchdown of the game?

5. Belichick gives his quarterbacks a __-page test to analyze their reasoning.

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