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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. How does Tom Brady feel he acts around strangers?
(a) Awkward.
(b) Shy.
(c) Rude.
(d) Outgoing.

2. Tom Jackson makes a comment on ESPN that the Patriots ________.
(a) "Are prepared for the Super Bowl."
(b) "Want a new quarterback."
(c) "Hate their coach."
(d) "Love their team."

3. The Jets victory against what team ends the Patriots' wild card chance for the playoffs?
(a) Packers.
(b) Giants.
(c) Panthers.
(d) Dolphins.

4. Where is the celebrity event held during the days leading up to Super Bowl XXXVIII?
(a) Seattle's Qwest Field.
(b) Houston's Reliant Arena.
(c) Washington's FedEx Field.
(d) Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field.

5. What injury does Tom Brady sustain during the 2002 season?
(a) A torn ACL.
(b) A separated shoulder.
(c) A broken collar bone.
(d) Turf toe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which columnist supports the decision to dismiss Lawyer Milloy?

2. How do the Patriots' Coaches predict how the Cowboys' players will react to plays?

3. Which of the following player characteristics do Belichick and his staff not discuss following the 2002 season?

4. How many players can a team interview at The Combine?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. After a short trip away with his family, which players are due for evaluation during Belichick's team evaluation meeting, and which players are dismissed?

4. Describe what Belichick considers to be his policy of "supreme professionalism."

5. Describe the environment during the live draft.

6. How does the January 26, 2004, event at Reliant Arena highlight the Patriots' position as insiders?

7. How honestly do players respond to interview questions during the draft process?

8. 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?

9. What position does Scott Pioli hold, and what is his responsibility?

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

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