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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. Aside from strengths and weaknesses, what does Belichick note about the players he evaluates following the 2002 season?
(a) Mental errors.
(b) Physical weakness.
(c) Illness.
(d) Family.

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

3. Belichick develops his team by rewarding _____.
(a) Effort.
(b) Veterans.
(c) Experience.
(d) Speed.

4. After the Patriots win their 2003 game against the Cowboys, Belichick meets Parcells with _____.
(a) A first fight.
(b) Angry words.
(c) A hug.
(d) A glare.

5. On what do the Patriots focus during The Combine in 2003?
(a) Balance and speed.
(b) Character and intelligence.
(c) Peformance and strength.
(d) Determination and honesty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Scott Pioli is whose son-in-law?

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

4. Where does the live Draft occur?

5. What position does Steve Martin play for the Patriots?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Describe the phenomenon of The Combine.

3. What types of groupings do scouts use to categorize players and to grade their dimensions?

4. What does Belichick expect during the end-of-season meeting following the Jets' game?

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

6. Describe how Super Bowl XXXVIII plays out.

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

8. Who is Tom Jackson and what comment does he make to upset Belichick? How does Jackson apologize?

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

10. How many new players do the Patriots have in 2002, and how do these new players work out?

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