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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. Belichick does not want to hear _________ during the meeting on the Monday following the Jets game?
(a) Arguments.
(b) Compliments.
(c) Ideas.
(d) Excuses.

2. What type of meeting does Belichick hold on the Monday following the Jets game?
(a) Owners.
(b) Squad.
(c) Advisors.
(d) Coaches.

3. Belichick expects his players to play _______.
(a) According to their salary expectations.
(b) To the best of their abilities.
(c) Well enough.
(d) Like they have in the past.

4. When Belichick and his Patriots play the Cowboys in 2003, Belichick and Parcells have not met face to face since _____.
(a) 2002.
(b) 2001.
(c) 1999.
(d) 2000.

5. Against whom was win number 9 for the Patriots in the 2003 season?
(a) The Dolphins.
(b) The Colts.
(c) The Bills.
(d) The Panthers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What percentage pay cut is Lawyer Milloy offered?

3. Why is Steve Martin fired by the Patriots?

4. Who feels vulnerable during the meeting on the Monday following the Jets game?

5. 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.

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes the 2002 Patriots more "coachable" according to the text?

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

3. What traits must a scout possess? What do they discuss when choosing a player?

4. Describe the phenomenon of The Combine.

5. How do the Patriots fare against the Bills in December, 2003, and what is the outcome of this ending?

6. What types of groupings do scouts use to categorize players and to grade their dimensions?

7. According to Tom Brady, how does the Patriots' 2002 season begin?

8. What does Belichick expect during the end-of-season meeting following the Jets' game?

9. Describe the environment during the live draft.

10. Describe the conversation between Tom Brady and Damon Huard the night before Super Bowl XXXVIII.

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