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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. What does Nick's father forget to bring to the game against Derby?
(a) His gloves.
(b) His coat.
(c) His wallet.
(d) His scarf.

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

3. Who does Arsenal play on February the 12th?
(a) Millwall.
(b) Manchester Utd.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Derby.

4. Who does Nick think he knows more than?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) The football manager.
(d) The scout leader.

5. What does Nick say are not funny?
(a) Grown-ups.
(b) Obsessions.
(c) Relationships.
(d) Manic behaviors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the family Nick speaks to at the Reading game think he is from?

2. What do two boys steal from Nick when he leaves a game early?

3. What national team does England play in May 1969?

4. What does Hornby say helps him to fit in at school?

5. Why is Nick feeling guilty at the beginning of this section?

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