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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 do the Patriots' Coaches predict how the Cowboys' players will react to plays?
(a) By coming up with random scenarios.
(b) Using statistics.
(c) By asking the Cowboys.
(d) By watching Cowboys films.

2. 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) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

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

4. Which columnist supports the decision to dismiss Lawyer Milloy?
(a) Randy Cross.
(b) Jim Donovan.
(c) Rush Limbaugh.
(d) Howard Stern.

5. Who is the backup Quarterback for Tom Brady in Super Bowl XXXVIII?
(a) Damon Huard.
(b) Benjamin Johnson.
(c) Robert Kraft.
(d) Drew Bledsoe

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The Jets victory against what team ends the Patriots' wild card chance for the playoffs?

3. How long is the Patriots' winning streak coming into Super Bowl XXXVIII?

4. Who satisfies the skills criteria required by the Patriots for a quarterback?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do coaches meet to prepare for the actual Player Draft, and how do they physically arrange player names in the room?

2. What factors does Belichick mention as reasons for losing against the Jets 30-17 in 2002?

3. Describe the conversation between Tom Brady and Damon Huard the night before Super Bowl XXXVIII.

4. What parallel does Belichick note between the 2003 Panthers and the 2001 Patriots, and how does he feel about this parallel?

5. What position does Scott Pioli hold, and what is his responsibility?

6. Do the Patriots go to the Super Bowl in 2003? Why or why not?

7. What traits must a scout possess? What do they discuss when choosing a player?

8. According to Tom Brady, how does the Patriots' 2002 season begin?

9. Describe the environment during the live draft.

10. Describe the come-from-behind victory against the Denver Broncos in November, 2003.

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