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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. Why is Steve Martin fired by the Patriots?
2. Besides common characteristics, what type of additional skill is evaluated?
3. To what does Belichick contribute the 2002 loss to the Jets?
4. Which favorite player does Vinatieri notice is absent during Super Bowl XXXVIII?
5. What play is used by the Patriots in their come-from-behind win over the Denver Broncos in 2003?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. How honestly do players respond to interview questions during the draft process?
3. Describe the environment during the live draft.
4. Where do coaches meet to prepare for the actual Player Draft, and how do they physically arrange player names in the room?
5. Describe the conversation between Tom Brady and Damon Huard the night before Super Bowl XXXVIII.
6. Who is Tom Jackson and what comment does he make to upset Belichick? How does Jackson apologize?
7. According to Tom Brady, how does the Patriots' 2002 season begin?
8. How does the January 26, 2004, event at Reliant Arena highlight the Patriots' position as insiders?
9. How do the Patriots fare against the Bills in December, 2003, and what is the outcome of this ending?
10. Describe how Super Bowl XXXVIII plays out.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay explaining how the Patriots' pay structure functions and how it serves an important role in establishing the team.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay in which you explore the Patriots' scouting process in the book and review which characteristics are the most and least important when selecting a player.
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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