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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 type of opinions must scouts possess?
(a) Mild opinions.
(b) Clear opinions.
(c) Proven opinions.
(d) Influenced opinions.

2. Tom Brady thinks the Patriots can go undefeated in the 2002 season after an opening victory against which team?
(a) Eagles.
(b) Texans.
(c) Steelers.
(d) Jets.

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

4. Where is the celebrity event held during the days leading up to Super Bowl XXXVIII?
(a) Houston's Reliant Arena.
(b) Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field.
(c) Washington's FedEx Field.
(d) Seattle's Qwest Field.

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

Short Answer 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.

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

3. What does the threshold that players must meet to be considered by the Patriots mean?

4. George H. W. Bush and Bill Belichick attend what school together?

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

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

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

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

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

6. Describe the incident regarding pay with Lawyer Miller, and explain how it ends.

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

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

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

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

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