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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Belichick gives his quarterbacks a __-page test to analyze their reasoning.

2. Belichick summarizes the Rams as having only ___ basic passing concepts.

3. What position does Belichick play in 1971 at Andover Wesleyan?

4. What type of information does the author receive about the Patriots?

5. From whom does the author receive authorization to write this book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Belichick do to combat what he considers to be "just bad football" at the beginning of the Patriots' 2002 season?

2. To what does Belichick attribute losing his first head coach interview in 1989, and what has he learned since regarding this deficiency?

3. How does Super Bowl XXXVI begin?

4. Describe how the December 8, 2002, game against the Buffalo Bills plays out.

5. Describe how Belichick's attitude towards football and work differs from, and is similar to, his attitude away from work.

6. Describe the relationship between Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft.

7. With whom does Kraft replace Parcells, and why does Kraft come to regret this decision?

8. What type of information does the author obtain about the Patriots, and how is he able to obtain this information?

9. How does Belichick prepare for press conferences, and how long does this take him?

10. When is Bill Belichick hired as Head Coach of the New England Patriots and in what shape is the team?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider Belichick's background as a player and football employee. How do these experiences shape him into the Coach that he becomes? Write an essay explaining what experiences are most important to his development as a Head Coach.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore the importance of details and individual plays in contributing to the book as well as to the game.

Essay Topic 3

Why is so much emphasis placed on the Super Bowl in the book? Write an essay in which you examine this question.

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