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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Belichick refuse Parcells' offer to become Head Coach of the Jets?
(a) He does not like the Jets.
(b) He wants more control.
(c) He wants a higher salary.
(d) He does not like Parcells.

3. The Patriots lost to the Jets in 2002 by what score?
(a) 24-3.
(b) 27-12.
(c) 30-17.
(d) 12-7.

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

5. After the come-from-behind victory against the Denver Broncos in 2003, the Denver coach says he is ________.
(a) Impressed.
(b) Frustrated.
(c) Angry.
(d) Dejected.

6. Who satisfies the skills criteria required by the Patriots for a quarterback?
(a) Drew Bledsoe.
(b) Tom Brady.
(c) Romeo Crennel.
(d) Bill Belichick.

7. Tom Jackson makes a comment on ESPN that the Patriots ________.
(a) "Love their team."
(b) "Hate their coach."
(c) "Want a new quarterback."
(d) "Are prepared for the Super Bowl."

8. 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.

9. Where does the live Draft occur?
(a) Denver.
(b) Miami.
(c) Indianapolis.
(d) New York.

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

11. Belichick develops his team by rewarding _____.
(a) Effort.
(b) Veterans.
(c) Experience.
(d) Speed.

12. Besides common characteristics, what type of additional skill is evaluated?
(a) Fashion skills.
(b) Elementary skill based.
(c) Position-specific.
(d) Psychologically proven.

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

14. Where is the celebrity event held during the days leading up to Super Bowl XXXVIII?
(a) Houston's Reliant Arena.
(b) Seattle's Qwest Field.
(c) Washington's FedEx Field.
(d) Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field.

15. What is on TV while the Patriots are participating in the Draft?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Films of players.
(c) ESPN.
(d) Cartoons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which sports use The Combine to select players?

2. Belichick expects his players to play _______.

3. The author describes the 2002 Patriots as ___________.

4. After the Patriots win their 2003 game against the Cowboys, Belichick meets Parcells with _____.

5. What do behavior, athletic ability, learning, durability, and competitiveness have in common?

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