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

2. With whom does Scott Pioli work closely when selecting players?
(a) The quarterback.
(b) The owner.
(c) Talent scouts.
(d) The NFL.

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

4. What injury does Tom Brady sustain during the 2002 season?
(a) A broken collar bone.
(b) Turf toe.
(c) A torn ACL.
(d) A separated shoulder.

5. The Jets victory against what team ends the Patriots' wild card chance for the playoffs?
(a) Packers.
(b) Giants.
(c) Dolphins.
(d) Panthers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Belichick attempts to build his team based on a ______ structure.

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

3. What type of opinions must scouts possess?

4. Which sports use The Combine to select players?

5. One talent scout describes the stress of always needing to have ______ ready when discussing the meeting on the Monday following the Jets game?

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

3. How does the January 26, 2004, event at Reliant Arena highlight the Patriots' position as insiders?

4. How does Belichick evaluate his coaches at the end of the 2002 season?

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

6. Describe the phenomenon of The Combine.

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

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

9. Describe how Super Bowl XXXVIII plays out.

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

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