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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author react to receiving authorization to write this book?
(a) The author expected it.
(b) The author is surprised.
(c) The author is upset.
(d) The author is ungracious.

2. Why does Belichick find it difficult to maintain an authority relationship with the players while working for the New York Jets?
(a) He does not have enough experience.
(b) He is younger than many of them.
(c) He does not understand what it is to be a player.
(d) He has low self-esteem.

3. Super Bowl XXXVI begins with the Rams returning the opening kick ________ yards.
(a) 27.
(b) 40.
(c) 12.
(d) 38.

4. How many additional draft picks do the Patriots get for losing Parcells?
(a) 12.
(b) 2.
(c) 0.
(d) 6.

5. Who is hired for the Head Coach position after Parcells leaves the Patriots?
(a) Romeo Crennel.
(b) Bill Belichick.
(c) Ted Marchibroda.
(d) Pete Carroll.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Rehbein diee, what position does Belichick take over?

2. Belichick makes comments about Adam Vinatieri being his most ___________ player.

3. How long is Adam Vinatieri's kick to win Super Bowl XXXVI?

4. What is Bill Belichick's role in the Patriots' organization?

5. What does Bill Belichick expect from life, himself, his team, and his family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Mike Martz and what is his philosophy about football?

2. Between whom does a conversation take place on the plane back from Super Bowl XXXVI and what is discussed?

3. Describe Belichick's attitude about feedback from his staff, and how he has developed this attitude.

4. How does Belichick prepare for press conferences, and how long does this take him?

5. What type of football background does Kraft have and where does he work after graduating college?

6. Describe how Belichick's attitude towards football and work differs from, and is similar to, his attitude away from work.

7. With whom does Kraft replace Parcells, and why does Kraft come to regret this decision?

8. Who is Scott Pioli and what do his job responsibilities include?

9. How does the author interact with the team during meetings?

10. Describe how the December 8, 2002, game against the Buffalo Bills plays out.

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