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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT responsible for conducting interviews at The Combine?
(a) Coaches.
(b) Scouts.
(c) Current players.
(d) General Managers.

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

3. The Patriots have an 8-6 record going against the Jets in 2002 and have to win the next __ game(s) to guarantee making the playoffs.
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

4. What percentage pay cut is Lawyer Milloy offered?
(a) 10%.
(b) 0%.
(c) 3%.
(d) 6%.

5. Why is Steve Martin fired by the Patriots?
(a) His performance.
(b) His shyness.
(c) His disparaging comments to the press.
(d) His salary requirements.

6. In November, 2003, Belichick has ___ consecutive wins under his belt.
(a) 0.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 7.

7. According to the author, with whom is Tom Jackson friends?
(a) Drew Bledsoe.
(b) Bill Belichick.
(c) Bill Parcells.
(d) Romeo Crennel.

8. Which players are up for discussion during the team's evaluation meeting following the 2002 season?
(a) The defense only.
(b) All players.
(c) The offense only.
(d) Special teams only.

9. Which aspect of potential drafts is not discussed by scouts?
(a) Communication skills.
(b) Friends.
(c) Diet.
(d) Character.

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

11. What does Belichick want to do after the 2002 season to make the team work better?
(a) Overhaul the team.
(b) Introduce new training.
(c) Hire new advisors.
(d) Get a new quarterback.

12. What type of meeting does Belichick hold on the Monday following the Jets game?
(a) Advisors.
(b) Squad.
(c) Owners.
(d) Coaches.

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

14. Which of the following is not a skill required by the Patriots when looking for a quarterback?
(a) Leadership.
(b) Running.
(c) Hard working.
(d) Listening.

15. After the Patriots win their 2003 game against the Cowboys, Belichick meets Parcells with _____.
(a) A first fight.
(b) Angry words.
(c) A hug.
(d) A glare.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After discussing the players following the 2002 season, what type of view does the author say that Belichick and his staff develop regarding the team?

3. What is on TV while the Patriots are participating in the Draft?

4. Belichick attempts to build his team based on a ______ structure.

5. Where do coaches physically arrange names when planning for the draft?

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