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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom does the author receive authorization to write this book?

2. How many additional draft picks do the Patriots get for losing Parcells?

3. Why does Bill Parcells leave the New England Patriots in 1997?

4. During the beginning of Super Bowl XXXVI, Tom Brady plays ______ but consistently.

5. On what position do the Patriots focus their defense in the 2001 Super Bowl?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the problems facing Belichick when he is hired as Head Coach of the New England Patriots?

2. How does the author obtain information about the Patriots?

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

4. To what does Belichick attribute losing his first head coach interview in 1989, and what has he learned since regarding this deficiency?

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

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

7. What type of football background does Kraft have and where does he work after graduating college?

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

9. What does Coach Belichick stress going into Super Bowl XXXVI and how does he emphasize this aspect?

10. What does Belichick do to combat what he considers to be "just bad football" at the beginning of the Patriots' 2002 season?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Belichick adopts the policy of "supreme professionalism" with respect to managing the team. Write an essay exploring what this policy means and what impact it has on the Patriots' organization.

Essay Topic 2

Consider Belichick's background as a player and football employee. How do these experiences shape him into the Coach that he becomes? Write an essay explaining what experiences are most important to his development as a Head Coach.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore the importance placed on winning in the book. Make an argument about whether or not winning is the most important concept to the Patriots.

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