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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. What play is used by the Patriots in their come-from-behind win over the Denver Broncos in 2003?

2. When Belichick and his Patriots play the Cowboys in 2003, Belichick and Parcells have not met face to face since _____.

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

4. Which of the following player characteristics do Belichick and his staff not discuss following the 2002 season?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the phenomenon of The Combine.

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

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

6. 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?

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

8. What position does Scott Pioli hold, and what is his responsibility?

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

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

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 consider whether the "Patriot Reign" in the title is a temporary or long term structure. Use evidence from the book to support your point.

Essay Topic 3

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

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