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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. How many questions does Belichick ask his players about the Cowboys before their game in 2003?
(a) 32.
(b) 8.
(c) 16.
(d) 64.

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

3. What position does Steve Martin play for the Patriots?
(a) Cornerback.
(b) Defensive Tackle.
(c) Safety.
(d) Quarterback.

4. What do players wear to The Combine?
(a) Shorts and assigned numbers.
(b) Tuxedos.
(c) T-shirts and leggings.
(d) Full uniforms.

5. Which sports use The Combine to select players?
(a) Football and baseball.
(b) Only soccer.
(c) Only football.
(d) Football and basketball.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the Patriots beat 31-0 in 2003 to advance to the Super Bowl?

2. What does Belichick want to do after the 2002 season to make the team work better?

3. Which of the following players is dismissed following the 2002 season?

4. Aside from strengths and weaknesses, what does Belichick note about the players he evaluates following the 2002 season?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How honestly do players respond to interview questions during the draft process?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe how Super Bowl XXXVIII plays out.

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. Describe the phenomenon of The Combine.

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