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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Belichick contribute the 2002 loss to the Jets?
(a) Lazy offensive.
(b) Too many penalties.
(c) Poor coverage.
(d) Turnovers.

2. The author describes the 2002 Patriots as ___________.
(a) Experienced.
(b) Frustrating.
(c) Coachable.
(d) Talented.

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

4. Scott Pioli is whose son-in-law?
(a) Bill Belichick.
(b) Robert Kraft.
(c) Bill Parcells.
(d) Romeo Crennel.

5. Tom Brady thinks the Patriots can go undefeated in the 2002 season after an opening victory against which team?
(a) Steelers.
(b) Texans.
(c) Jets.
(d) Eagles.

6. The Patriots have an 8-6 record going against the Jets in 2002 and have to win the next __ game(s) to guarantee making the playoffs.
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

7. How many new players do the Patriots add in 2002?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

8. Why does Belichick have to change the practice field for Super Bowl XXXVIII?
(a) Travel plans.
(b) Incompletion.
(c) Timing conflicts.
(d) Unsafe conditions.

9. What does Belichick do following the 2002 season before returning to evaluate the team?
(a) He immediately starts on his evaluation.
(b) Has a strong drink.
(c) Takes a trip with his family.
(d) Goes to the mountains to think.

10. What is on TV while the Patriots are participating in the Draft?
(a) Films of players.
(b) ESPN.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Cartoons.

11. Belichick notices an alarming parallel between the '03 _________ and the '01 Patriots.
(a) Giants.
(b) Patriots.
(c) Eagles.
(d) Panthers.

12. With whom does Scott Pioli work closely when selecting players?
(a) The NFL.
(b) The quarterback.
(c) Talent scouts.
(d) The owner.

13. What team plays against the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII?
(a) The Redskins.
(b) The Panthers.
(c) The Giants.
(d) The Seahawks.

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

15. Who scores during the winning play against the Miami Dolphins towards the end of the 2002 season?
(a) Brady.
(b) Vinatieri.
(c) Ula Tuitiele.
(d) Bledsoe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tom Jackson makes a comment on ESPN that the Patriots ________.

2. Which of the following is NOT responsible for conducting interviews at The Combine?

3. In November, 2003, Belichick has ___ consecutive wins under his belt.

4. Belichick attempts to build his team based on a ______ structure.

5. With five minutes left in the first half of Super Bowl XXXVIII, the Patriots ___________.

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