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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Belichick graduates from Andover Wesleyan, with what team does he obtain a job?
(a) The Philadelphia Eagles.
(b) The Dallas Cowboys.
(c) The New England Patriots.
(d) The Baltimore Colts.

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

3. Who is responsible for finding "the right kind of players" for the Patriots?
(a) Bill Belichick.
(b) Tom Brady.
(c) Scott Pioli.
(d) Norwood Smith.

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

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

6. When Bill Parcells leaves the Patriots, what team does he immediately join?
(a) The Eagles.
(b) The Jets.
(c) The Falcons.
(d) The Cowboys.

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

8. Who makes the only score in the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXVI?
(a) Kurt Warner.
(b) Ty Law.
(c) Adam Vinatieri.
(d) Tom Brady.

9. In 1979, what team hires Belichick as their Special Teams Coach?
(a) The New York Giants.
(b) The Dallas Cowboys.
(c) The Detriot Lions.
(d) The New England Patriots.

10. What is the score of Super Bowl XXXVI going into the half?
(a) 7-0 Patriots.
(b) 14-3 Patriots.
(c) 14-3 Rams.
(d) 7-0 Rams.

11. What position does Scott Pioli hold with the team?
(a) Director of Player Personnel.
(b) Special Teams Coach.
(c) Assistant Coach.
(d) Cornerback.

12. Who does Scott Pioli refer to as ambulance chasers?
(a) Free agents.
(b) Lawyers.
(c) Bill Belichick.
(d) Football coaches.

13. What is Bill Belichick's role in the Patriots' organization?
(a) He is the Head Coach.
(b) He is the Quarterback.
(c) He is the Assistant Coach.
(d) He is the Director of Player Personnel.

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

15. Some of Bill Parcells' __________ are more notorious than actual football games.
(a) Policies.
(b) Relationships with women.
(c) Press conferences.
(d) Fits of rage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many additional draft picks do the Patriots get for losing Parcells?

2. Belichick stresses what aspect of the Patriots going into Super Bowl XXXVI?

3. In what quarter do the Rams score their first touchdown of Super Bowl XXXVI?

4. What type of access does the author have to closed-door meetings?

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

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