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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. Which of the following policies does Belichick adopt in regards to the Patriots?

2. Coach Belichick proves to be an expert at matching player abilities with their ________.

3. Which member of Belichick's staff had not worked with Parcells while with the Jets?

4. Who scores during the winning play against the Miami Dolphins towards the end of the 2002 season?

5. Which columnist supports the decision to dismiss Lawyer Milloy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe how Super Bowl XXXVIII plays out.

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

5. What makes the 2002 Patriots more "coachable" according to the text?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining how the Patriots' pay structure functions and how it serves an important role in establishing the team.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore the Patriots' scouting process in the book and review which characteristics are the most and least important when selecting a player.

Essay Topic 3

Belichick adopts the policy of "supreme professionalism" with respect to managing the team. Write an essay exploring what this policy means and what impact it has on the Patriots' organization.

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