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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What strategy is not effective against the Rams' quarterback?
(a) Blitzing.
(b) Zone Coverage.
(c) Prevent.
(d) Man Coverage.

2. In what year does the author of the Patriot Reign propose the book's idea?
(a) 1999.
(b) 2001.
(c) 2000.
(d) 2002.

3. Why is Belichick not hired as head coach of the Patriots after Parcells leaves?
(a) Kraft thinks Belichick's history with Parcells will cause problems.
(b) Belichick does not have enough experience.
(c) Belichick is too lazy.
(d) Kraft thinks Belichick is too young.

4. Who is hired for the Head Coach position after Parcells leaves the Patriots?
(a) Pete Carroll.
(b) Ted Marchibroda.
(c) Romeo Crennel.
(d) Bill Belichick.

5. In 1979, what team hires Belichick as their Special Teams Coach?
(a) The New England Patriots.
(b) The New York Giants.
(c) The Detriot Lions.
(d) The Dallas Cowboys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Marshall Faulk play?

2. Why does the coach of the Patriots from 1997 through 2000 not mesh well with the team?

3. Belichick makes comments about Adam Vinatieri being his most ___________ player.

4. Belichick summarizes the Rams as having only ___ basic passing concepts.

5. When Belichick looked for new players, he looked for talent and __________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Michael Holley and what does he propose to Bill Belichick in 2002?

2. How, and when, does Tom Brady become the starting Quarterback for the New England Patriots?

3. About what do Kraft and Parcells disagree, resulting in Parcells' leaving the Patriots?

4. How does the author interact with the team during meetings?

5. Describe how Belichick's attitude towards football and work differs from, and is similar to, his attitude away from work.

6. Where was Belichick born and raised? Where has he worked?

7. Who is Scott Pioli and what do his job responsibilities include?

8. How does Belichick prepare for press conferences, and how long does this take him?

9. Describe how the media perceives both the Patriots and the Rams going into the 2001 Super Bowl.

10. What is the deciding factor in Super Bowl XXXVI?

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