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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what record do the Patriots begin to get what Holley terms "last year nostalgia?"
(a) 2-5.
(b) 5-5.
(c) 1-3.
(d) 4-1.

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

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

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

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

7. How many games does Belichick have each of his coaches review in order for him to critique their evaluations?
(a) 7.
(b) 3.
(c) 10.
(d) 2.

8. Against whom was win number 9 for the Patriots in the 2003 season?
(a) The Colts.
(b) The Panthers.
(c) The Bills.
(d) The Dolphins.

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

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

11. How many questions does Belichick ask his players about the Cowboys before their game in 2003?
(a) 64.
(b) 32.
(c) 16.
(d) 8.

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

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

14. With whom does Scott Pioli work closely when selecting players?
(a) The NFL.
(b) The quarterback.
(c) Talent scouts.
(d) The owner.

15. 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) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the player dimension scale of 1 to 9, what is threshold for selecting a player?

2. After the come-from-behind victory against the Denver Broncos in 2003, the Denver coach says he is ________.

3. The Patriots lost to the Jets in 2002 by what score?

4. What team plays against the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII?

5. What is the winning play of Super Bowl XXXVIII?

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