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

2. How many players can a team interview at The Combine?

3. Who feels vulnerable during the meeting on the Monday following the Jets game?

4. What team plays against the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII?

5. Which sports use The Combine to select players?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the phenomenon of The Combine.

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

3. How does the January 26, 2004, event at Reliant Arena highlight the Patriots' position as insiders?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the many roles played by a single character. How does the inclusion of multiple roles help the reader understand the character better?

Essay Topic 2

One value that is explored in the book is that of perseverance with respect to Belichick and his team. Select another value that is found in the book and write an essay explaining how this value is presented and achieved in the book.

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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