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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. Belichick develops his team by rewarding _____.
2. When Belichick and his Patriots play the Cowboys in 2003, Belichick and Parcells have not met face to face since _____.
3. The Patriots lost to the Jets in 2002 by what score?
4. How many new players do the Patriots add in 2002?
5. Who is the backup Quarterback for Tom Brady in Super Bowl XXXVIII?
Short Essay Questions
1. What parallel does Belichick note between the 2003 Panthers and the 2001 Patriots, and how does he feel about this parallel?
2. How many new players do the Patriots have in 2002, and how do these new players work out?
3. 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?
4. What traits must a scout possess? What do they discuss when choosing a player?
5. Describe the phenomenon of The Combine.
6. How does Belichick evaluate his coaches at the end of the 2002 season?
7. Describe the come-from-behind victory against the Denver Broncos in November, 2003.
8. What makes the 2002 Patriots more "coachable" according to the text?
9. Describe what Belichick considers to be his policy of "supreme professionalism."
10. Describe how the Patriots prepare for their 2003 game against the Cowboys.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay exploring how the Draft functions in terms of building. How is this building reflected in the Patriots?
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 explaining how the Patriots' pay structure functions and how it serves an important role in establishing the team.
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