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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who do the Patriots play in the first game of the 2003 season?
(a) Redskins.
(b) Browns.
(c) Jets.
(d) Bills.

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

5. 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) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

6. Coach Belichick proves to be an expert at matching player abilities with their ________.
(a) Potential.
(b) Experience.
(c) Height.
(d) Price tags.

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

8. How does Belichick feel following the 2003 Draft?
(a) Successful.
(b) Sad.
(c) Frustrated.
(d) Elated.

9. Besides common characteristics, what type of additional skill is evaluated?
(a) Psychologically proven.
(b) Fashion skills.
(c) Position-specific.
(d) Elementary skill based.

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

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

12. When Belichick and his Patriots play the Cowboys in 2003, Belichick and Parcells have not met face to face since _____.
(a) 1999.
(b) 2000.
(c) 2001.
(d) 2002.

13. Which of the following player characteristics do Belichick and his staff not discuss following the 2002 season?
(a) Performance.
(b) Perceived future abilities.
(c) Flexibility.
(d) Attitude.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who scores during the winning play against the Miami Dolphins towards the end of the 2002 season?

2. To what does Belichick contribute the 2002 loss to the Jets?

3. In November, 2003, Belichick has ___ consecutive wins under his belt.

4. What is the maximum length of time teams can interview players at The Combine?

5. What is Parcells' nickname?

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