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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which team is considered "the greatest show on turf"?
(a) St. Louis Rams.
(b) Dallas Cowboys.
(c) Denver Broncos.
(d) New England Patriots.

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

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

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

5. How does the author's interaction with the Patriots compare with previous, similar interactions?
(a) The author has less contact with the team.
(b) The author is not allowed to attend team meetings.
(c) It is unprecedented.
(d) The author has greater contact, but only with the owner.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. Who considers the start of the 2002 Patriots season as "just bad football?"
(a) Tom Brady.
(b) Bill Belichick.
(c) Bill Parcells.
(d) Scott Pioli.

15. How does Belichick feel about hard work?
(a) He is frustrated by it.
(b) He truly respects it.
(c) He thinks it is a waste of time.
(d) He thinks it is not enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Adam Vinatieri's kick to win Super Bowl XXXVI?

2. How does Belichick treat those staff members who had worked with him at the Giants?

3. What is Bill Belichick's role in the Patriots' organization?

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

5. How does the author behave when attending closed-door meetings?

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