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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through How I Won the Double, Arsenal v. Newcastle, 17.4.71; Another City, Chelsea v. Tottenham, January 1972; Islington Boy, Reading v. Arsenal, 5.2.72; and Happy, Arsenal v. Derby, 12.2.72.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Nick start attending Arsenal games with when his father moves away?
(a) Peter.
(b) Rat.
(c) James.
(d) His mother.

2. Who told Nick Arsenal would beat Swindon?
(a) His best friend.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) His sister.

3. In which competition does Arsenal play Swindon Town?
(a) The League Cup.
(b) The Charity Shield.
(c) The FA Cup.
(d) The First Division.

4. What major event in Hornby's life happens just after his eleventh birthday?
(a) His parents divorce.
(b) He goes to his first football game.
(c) He gets drunk.
(d) He contracts polio.

5. What game does Hornby write about in this book?
(a) Football.
(b) Rugby.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Cricket.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the father think Nick should support?

2. What team does Arsenal play on the 17th of April?

3. How does Nick know Rat?

4. Who takes Nick to his first football game?

5. What does Nick's father forget to bring to the game against Derby?

(see the answer key)

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