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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 columnist supports the decision to dismiss Lawyer Milloy?

2. What injury does Tom Brady sustain during the 2002 season?

3. Who satisfies the skills criteria required by the Patriots for a quarterback?

4. Where does the live Draft occur?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Belichick expect during the end-of-season meeting following the Jets' game?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay evaluating how the policy of performance-based rewards influences the team and serves as a framework for understanding Belichick's actions in 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

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?

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