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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 play is used by the Patriots in their come-from-behind win over the Denver Broncos in 2003?
(a) An intentional sack.
(b) An intentional safety.
(c) A blitz.
(d) A field goal.

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

3. What type of opinions must scouts possess?
(a) Influenced opinions.
(b) Mild opinions.
(c) Proven opinions.
(d) Clear opinions.

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

5. On the player dimension scale of 1 to 9, what is threshold for selecting a player?
(a) 7.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom Brady listen to on his iPod on the morning of Super Bowl XXXVIII?

2. What is the winning play of Super Bowl XXXVIII?

3. What is the maximum length of time teams can interview players at The Combine?

4. How does Belichick feel following the 2003 Draft?

5. Scott Pioli is whose son-in-law?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Do the Patriots go to the Super Bowl in 2003? Why or why not?

5. How many new players do the Patriots have in 2002, and how do these new players work out?

6. What factors does Belichick mention as reasons for losing against the Jets 30-17 in 2002?

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

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

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

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

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