The real test of a government's mettle is the way it handles the unexpected.

The comeback from a 2-0 series deficit against the A's was the ultimate test of the team's mettle.

College applications are the first practical test of an admissions officer's mettle.

So now the test of his mettle was upon him.

Even the Seven Towers had been no true test of his mettle.

This is the first assault on the new world that we seek, the first test of our mettle.

'But it will be a good test of the players' mettle.

Lane Victory got a better test of her mettle in Korea.

The next test of our mettle, though, is almost upon us.

That will be a real test of our mettle.