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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position does Steve Martin play for the Patriots?
(a) Quarterback.
(b) Cornerback.
(c) Safety.
(d) Defensive Tackle.

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

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

4. Belichick attempts to build his team based on a ______ structure.
(a) Teamwork.
(b) High pay.
(c) Superstar.
(d) Veteran.

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

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

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

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

9. What does Belichick do following the 2002 season before returning to evaluate the team?
(a) He immediately starts on his evaluation.
(b) Goes to the mountains to think.
(c) Has a strong drink.
(d) Takes a trip with his family.

10. Which of the following policies does Belichick adopt in regards to the Patriots?
(a) Supreme Professionalism.
(b) Live and Let Live.
(c) Experience Priviledging.
(d) Anger Management.

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

12. Which of the following players is dismissed following the 2002 season?
(a) Patrick Pass.
(b) Tom Brady.
(c) Adam Vinatieri.
(d) Drew Bledsoe.

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

14. Tom Brady thinks the Patriots can go undefeated in the 2002 season after an opening victory against which team?
(a) Eagles.
(b) Texans.
(c) Jets.
(d) Steelers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a skill required by the Patriots when looking for a quarterback?

2. What do players wear to The Combine?

3. What type of player takes a toll on the team?

4. 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.

5. Besides common characteristics, what type of additional skill is evaluated?

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