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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. The Patriots lost to the Jets in 2002 by what score?

2. Who do the Patriots beat 31-0 in 2003 to advance to the Super Bowl?

3. Which of the following players is dismissed following the 2002 season?

4. Which players are up for discussion during the team's evaluation meeting following the 2002 season?

5. One talent scout describes the stress of always needing to have ______ ready when discussing the meeting on the Monday following the Jets game?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the environment during the live draft.

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

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

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

5. 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?

6. What are the most important factors and skills a Quarterback can posses? Which Patriot player embodies these characteristics?

7. Describe the phenomenon of The Combine.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the many roles played by a single character. How does the inclusion of multiple roles help the reader understand the character better?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay exploring how the Draft functions in terms of building. How is this building reflected in the Patriots?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore the theme of motivation in the book. What are the most motivating factors? What about least motivating? What characters are most motivational? Least motivational?

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