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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 aspect of potential drafts is not discussed by scouts?

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

3. What is the winning play of Super Bowl XXXVIII?

4. To what does Belichick contribute the 2002 loss to the Jets?

5. According to the author, with whom is Tom Jackson friends?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the environment during the live draft.

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

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

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

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

8. Describe the phenomenon of The Combine.

9. Describe how the Patriots prepare for their 2003 game against the Cowboys.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you consider how Belichick's granting Holley permission to write the book does or does not influence the final outcome of the book.

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

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.

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