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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. Against whom was win number 9 for the Patriots in the 2003 season?
(a) The Dolphins.
(b) The Bills.
(c) The Colts.
(d) The Panthers.

2. To what does Belichick contribute the 2002 loss to the Jets?
(a) Poor coverage.
(b) Lazy offensive.
(c) Turnovers.
(d) Too many penalties.

3. Which of the following is not a skill required by the Patriots when looking for a quarterback?
(a) Leadership.
(b) Hard working.
(c) Listening.
(d) Running.

4. On the player dimension scale of 1 to 9, what is threshold for selecting a player?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 7.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. After discussing the players following the 2002 season, what type of view does the author say that Belichick and his staff develop regarding the team?

4. What does Belichick do following the 2002 season before returning to evaluate the team?

5. When do the Patriots score their final points against the Dolphins in 2002?

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

3. Describe the environment during the live draft.

4. Describe how Super Bowl XXXVIII plays out.

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

6. 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?

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

8. Describe the conversation between Tom Brady and Damon Huard the night before Super Bowl XXXVIII.

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

10. 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?

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