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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what do the Patriots focus during The Combine in 2003?
(a) Balance and speed.
(b) Character and intelligence.
(c) Peformance and strength.
(d) Determination and honesty.

2. Which member of Belichick's staff had not worked with Parcells while with the Jets?
(a) Scott Pioli.
(b) Tom Brady.
(c) Romeo Crennel.
(d) Charlie Weis.

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

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

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

6. Belichick does not want to hear _________ during the meeting on the Monday following the Jets game?
(a) Excuses.
(b) Compliments.
(c) Arguments.
(d) Ideas.

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

8. To what does Belichick contribute the 2002 loss to the Jets?
(a) Poor coverage.
(b) Too many penalties.
(c) Turnovers.
(d) Lazy offensive.

9. Which columnist supports the decision to dismiss Lawyer Milloy?
(a) Jim Donovan.
(b) Howard Stern.
(c) Randy Cross.
(d) Rush Limbaugh.

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

11. Who scores during the winning play against the Miami Dolphins towards the end of the 2002 season?
(a) Bledsoe.
(b) Ula Tuitiele.
(c) Brady.
(d) Vinatieri.

12. 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?
(a) Panoramic.
(b) Exaggerated.
(c) Localized.
(d) Skewed.

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

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

15. How many new players do the Patriots add in 2002?
(a) 2.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. One talent scout describes the stress of always needing to have ______ ready when discussing the meeting on the Monday following the Jets game?

3. What does Belichick do following the 2002 season before returning to evaluate the team?

4. Which players are up for discussion during the team's evaluation meeting following the 2002 season?

5. How many players can a team interview at The Combine?

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