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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Belichick not hired as head coach of the Patriots after Parcells leaves?
(a) Belichick does not have enough experience.
(b) Kraft thinks Belichick's history with Parcells will cause problems.
(c) Kraft thinks Belichick is too young.
(d) Belichick is too lazy.

2. When Belichick is hired by the New England Patriots, how is leadership and morale?
(a) There is leadership but no morale.
(b) There is leadership and high morale.
(c) There is no leadership and morale is low.
(d) There is no leadership but high morale.

3. What is Robert Kraft's role?
(a) Patriots' fan.
(b) Patriots' Owner.
(c) Patriots' Special Teams Coach.
(d) Patriots' Assistant Coach.

4. Bill Parcells leaves the Patriots before what Super Bowl?
(a) XXXII.
(b) XXXIII.
(c) XXXI.
(d) XXX.

5. When Belichick looked for new players, he looked for talent and __________.
(a) Leadership.
(b) Proven performance.
(c) High expectations.
(d) Low salary.

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

7. When does Rehbein die?
(a) 2001.
(b) 2002.
(c) 2003.
(d) 2000.

8. Who do Belichick and Rehbein choose as a backup Quarterback for the Patriots in the 2000 draft?
(a) Tom Brady.
(b) Vince Young.
(c) Eli Manning.
(d) Drew Bledsoe.

9. How long is Adam Vinatieri's kick to win Super Bowl XXXVI?
(a) 48 yards.
(b) 12 yards.
(c) 24 yards.
(d) 39 yards.

10. How many additional draft picks do the Patriots get for losing Parcells?
(a) 0.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 2.

11. What does Belichick stress above all else during the 2002 Patriots' season?
(a) Basics.
(b) Special teams.
(c) Complicated strategy.
(d) Individualism.

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

13. Where does Robert Kraft go to work after graduating from Columbia University?
(a) Johnson and Johnson.
(b) Rand-Whitney.
(c) SP Richards.
(d) Baush and Lomb.

14. On what position do the Patriots focus their defense in the 2001 Super Bowl?
(a) Quarterback.
(b) Safety.
(c) Running Back.
(d) Corner.

15. Who is hired for the Head Coach position after Parcells leaves the Patriots?
(a) Ted Marchibroda.
(b) Romeo Crennel.
(c) Bill Belichick.
(d) Pete Carroll.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Patriots' head coach is dismissed in 2000, Kraft immediately starts the process to hire whom?

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

3. Belichick makes comments about Adam Vinatieri being his most ___________ player.

4. What position is Belichick given when Parcells leaves the Patriots?

5. Why does Belichick find it difficult to maintain an authority relationship with the players while working for the New York Jets?

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