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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. With five minutes left in the first half of Super Bowl XXXVIII, the Patriots ___________.
(a) Allow a sack.
(b) Kick off.
(c) Turn over the ball.
(d) Score a touchdown.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which aspect of potential drafts is not discussed by scouts?

2. Belichick does not want to hear _________ during the meeting on the Monday following the Jets game?

3. Which favorite player does Vinatieri notice is absent during Super Bowl XXXVIII?

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. Where is The Combine held?

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