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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the final score of the first game played by the Patriots in the 2003 season?
(a) 24-7 in favor of the opponent.
(b) 31-0 Patriots.
(c) 24-7 Patriots.
(d) 31-0 in favor of the opponent.

2. What injury does Tom Brady sustain during the 2002 season?
(a) A separated shoulder.
(b) A torn ACL.
(c) Turf toe.
(d) A broken collar bone.

3. Who feels vulnerable during the meeting on the Monday following the Jets game?
(a) Tom Brady.
(b) Everyone.
(c) High paid players.
(d) Low performers.

4. Belichick expects his players to play _______.
(a) According to their salary expectations.
(b) Well enough.
(c) To the best of their abilities.
(d) Like they have in the past.

5. What position does Steve Martin play for the Patriots?
(a) Quarterback.
(b) Safety.
(c) Cornerback.
(d) Defensive Tackle.

6. A __________ candidate must be able to be quantified using a uniform grading system.
(a) Panther.
(b) Coaching.
(c) Scouting.
(d) Patriot.

7. How does Tom Brady feel he acts around strangers?
(a) Awkward.
(b) Rude.
(c) Outgoing.
(d) Shy.

8. What is the maximum length of time teams can interview players at The Combine?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) There is no limit.
(d) 1 hour.

9. When do the Patriots score their final points against the Dolphins in 2002?
(a) The 3rd quarter.
(b) The 2nd quarter.
(c) The 4th quarter.
(d) In overtime.

10. What do players wear to The Combine?
(a) T-shirts and leggings.
(b) Full uniforms.
(c) Shorts and assigned numbers.
(d) Tuxedos.

11. What type of opinions must scouts possess?
(a) Clear opinions.
(b) Mild opinions.
(c) Influenced opinions.
(d) Proven opinions.

12. How do the Patriots' Coaches predict how the Cowboys' players will react to plays?
(a) By watching Cowboys films.
(b) By asking the Cowboys.
(c) Using statistics.
(d) By coming up with random scenarios.

13. How many players can a team interview at The Combine?
(a) 40.
(b) 20.
(c) 10.
(d) 60.

14. Why does Belichick have to change the practice field for Super Bowl XXXVIII?
(a) Travel plans.
(b) Unsafe conditions.
(c) Incompletion.
(d) Timing conflicts.

15. How does Belichick feel following the 2003 Draft?
(a) Successful.
(b) Frustrated.
(c) Sad.
(d) Elated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Steve Martin fired by the Patriots?

2. Against whom was win number 9 for the Patriots in the 2003 season?

3. Belichick notices an alarming parallel between the '03 _________ and the '01 Patriots.

4. The author describes the 2002 Patriots as ___________.

5. Which columnist supports the decision to dismiss Lawyer Milloy?

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