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

2. How many new players do the Patriots add in 2002?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

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

4. How does Tom Brady feel he acts around strangers?
(a) Awkward.
(b) Shy.
(c) Outgoing.
(d) Rude.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT responsible for conducting interviews at The Combine?

2. What is Parcells' nickname?

3. At what record do the Patriots begin to get what Holley terms "last year nostalgia?"

4. With whom does Scott Pioli work closely when selecting players?

5. Belichick notices an alarming parallel between the '03 _________ and the '01 Patriots.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the feeling of the squad meeting on the Monday following the Jets game.

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

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

5. What makes the 2002 Patriots more "coachable" according to the text?

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

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

8. After a short trip away with his family, which players are due for evaluation during Belichick's team evaluation meeting, and which players are dismissed?

9. Describe what Belichick considers to be his policy of "supreme professionalism."

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

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