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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. Why does Belichick refuse Parcells' offer to become Head Coach of the Jets?

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

3. After the Patriots win their 2003 game against the Cowboys, Belichick meets Parcells with _____.

4. How many questions does Belichick ask his players about the Cowboys before their game in 2003?

5. In November, 2003, Belichick has ___ consecutive wins under his belt.

Short Essay Questions

1. What traits must a scout possess? What do they discuss when choosing a player?

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

3. Describe what Belichick considers to be his policy of "supreme professionalism."

4. Describe the environment during the live draft.

5. 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?

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

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

8. According to Tom Brady, how does the Patriots' 2002 season begin?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore the theme of motivation in the book. What are the most motivating factors? What about least motivating? What characters are most motivational? Least motivational?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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