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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. Which of the following policies does Belichick adopt in regards to the Patriots?
(a) Anger Management.
(b) Supreme Professionalism.
(c) Live and Let Live.
(d) Experience Priviledging.

2. In November, 2003, Belichick has ___ consecutive wins under his belt.
(a) 5.
(b) 0.
(c) 7.
(d) 3.

3. Who scores during the winning play against the Miami Dolphins towards the end of the 2002 season?
(a) Vinatieri.
(b) Brady.
(c) Bledsoe.
(d) Ula Tuitiele.

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

5. What is on TV while the Patriots are participating in the Draft?
(a) ESPN.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Cartoons.
(d) Films of players.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many new players do the Patriots add in 2002?

3. How do the Patriots' Coaches predict how the Cowboys' players will react to plays?

4. What is the winning play of Super Bowl XXXVIII?

5. After the come-from-behind victory against the Denver Broncos in 2003, the Denver coach says he is ________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are the most important factors and skills a Quarterback can posses? Which Patriot player embodies these characteristics?

4. Describe the environment during the live draft.

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

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

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

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

9. When the Patriots play the Cowboys in November, 2003, how long has it been since Belichick has been face-to-face with Bill Parcells? How does their meeting play out?

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

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