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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the maximum length of time teams can interview players at The Combine?
(a) 1 hour.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) There is no limit.

2. In November, 2003, Belichick has ___ consecutive wins under his belt.
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 3.
(d) 0.

3. How do the Patriots' Coaches predict how the Cowboys' players will react to plays?
(a) By coming up with random scenarios.
(b) By watching Cowboys films.
(c) Using statistics.
(d) By asking the Cowboys.

4. Which of the following players is dismissed following the 2002 season?
(a) Patrick Pass.
(b) Drew Bledsoe.
(c) Adam Vinatieri.
(d) Tom Brady.

5. How long is the Patriots' winning streak coming into Super Bowl XXXVIII?
(a) 7 games.
(b) 12 games.
(c) 10 games.
(d) 3 games.

6. What is the winning play of Super Bowl XXXVIII?
(a) A two-point conversion.
(b) A field goal.
(c) A safety.
(d) A touchdown.

7. Who do the Patriots play in the first game of the 2003 season?
(a) Bills.
(b) Browns.
(c) Jets.
(d) Redskins.

8. What is the final score of the first game played by the Patriots in the 2003 season?
(a) 24-7 in favor of the opponent.
(b) 31-0 Patriots.
(c) 24-7 Patriots.
(d) 31-0 in favor of the opponent.

9. How does Belichick feel following the 2003 Draft?
(a) Sad.
(b) Elated.
(c) Successful.
(d) Frustrated.

10. Which columnist supports the decision to dismiss Lawyer Milloy?
(a) Howard Stern.
(b) Jim Donovan.
(c) Rush Limbaugh.
(d) Randy Cross.

11. Where do coaches physically arrange names when planning for the draft?
(a) On the floor.
(b) On a magnet board.
(c) On a white board.
(d) On a black board.

12. Besides common characteristics, what type of additional skill is evaluated?
(a) Psychologically proven.
(b) Fashion skills.
(c) Position-specific.
(d) Elementary skill based.

13. Why is Steve Martin fired by the Patriots?
(a) His salary requirements.
(b) His shyness.
(c) His disparaging comments to the press.
(d) His performance.

14. Who is the backup Quarterback for Tom Brady in Super Bowl XXXVIII?
(a) Damon Huard.
(b) Drew Bledsoe
(c) Robert Kraft.
(d) Benjamin Johnson.

15. Which sports use The Combine to select players?
(a) Football and baseball.
(b) Only football.
(c) Football and basketball.
(d) Only soccer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of meeting does Belichick hold on the Monday following the Jets game?

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

4. What does the threshold that players must meet to be considered by the Patriots mean?

5. How many new players do the Patriots add in 2002?

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