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

2. Belichick develops his team by rewarding _____.

3. What type of opinions must scouts possess?

4. What is on TV while the Patriots are participating in the Draft?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the environment during the live draft.

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

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

5. How do the Patriots fare against the Bills in December, 2003, and what is the outcome of this ending?

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

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

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

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

10. Describe how Super Bowl XXXVIII plays out.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you examine the importance of Belichick's and Parcells' relationship to the book and to the Patriots' organization.

Essay Topic 2

Select a character other than Bill Belichick from the book. Write an essay in which you examine the importance of this character to the book and to the Patriots' story.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the focus on the mental side of the game of football within the book. Why does the author choose to focus on this? Do you consider this a main idea? Why or why not?

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