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

2. Belichick develops his team by rewarding _____.
(a) Effort.
(b) Veterans.
(c) Speed.
(d) Experience.

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

4. On what do the Patriots focus during The Combine in 2003?
(a) Determination and honesty.
(b) Peformance and strength.
(c) Character and intelligence.
(d) Balance and speed.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What position does Steve Martin play for the Patriots?

3. What does Belichick do following the 2002 season before returning to evaluate the team?

4. Which of the following policies does Belichick adopt in regards to the Patriots?

5. What is the room called in which the coaches prepare for the actual player draft?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the feeling of the squad meeting on the Monday following the Jets game.

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

3. Describe the environment during the live draft.

4. Describe the incident regarding pay with Lawyer Miller, and explain how it ends.

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

6. 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?

7. Describe the phenomenon of The Combine.

8. How does Belichick evaluate his coaches at the end of the 2002 season?

9. What parallel does Belichick note between the 2003 Panthers and the 2001 Patriots, and how does he feel about this parallel?

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

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