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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On the player dimension scale of 1 to 9, what is threshold for selecting a player?
(a) 6.
(b) 7.
(c) 8.
(d) 5.

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

4. The author describes the 2002 Patriots as ___________.
(a) Experienced.
(b) Coachable.
(c) Frustrating.
(d) Talented.

5. How long is the Patriots' winning streak coming into Super Bowl XXXVIII?
(a) 3 games.
(b) 10 games.
(c) 12 games.
(d) 7 games.

6. What is Parcells' nickname?
(a) The Alligator.
(b) The Tuna.
(c) The Fatso.
(d) The Big Wig.

7. What does Tom Brady listen to on his iPod on the morning of Super Bowl XXXVIII?
(a) Motivational music.
(b) His own recorded voice.
(c) Belichick's advice.
(d) Bible verses.

8. What does the threshold that players must meet to be considered by the Patriots mean?
(a) They are capable of a solid performance with room for growth.
(b) They are a proven player with a proven record.
(c) They are an average player with little potential.
(d) They are an overachieving player past their prime.

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

10. What type of player takes a toll on the team?
(a) High energy.
(b) High leadership.
(c) High performance.
(d) High maintenance.

11. Which favorite player does Vinatieri notice is absent during Super Bowl XXXVIII?
(a) Placer.
(b) Center.
(c) Corner.
(d) Kicker.

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

13. Belichick notices an alarming parallel between the '03 _________ and the '01 Patriots.
(a) Eagles.
(b) Panthers.
(c) Giants.
(d) Patriots.

14. What team plays against the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII?
(a) The Panthers.
(b) The Seahawks.
(c) The Redskins.
(d) The Giants.

15. Where do coaches physically arrange names when planning for the draft?
(a) On the floor.
(b) On a black board.
(c) On a magnet board.
(d) On a white board.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Belichick want to do after the 2002 season to make the team work better?

2. Who feels vulnerable during the meeting on the Monday following the Jets game?

3. How does Tom Brady feel he acts around strangers?

4. Scott Pioli is whose son-in-law?

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

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