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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Arsenal player makes obscene gestures to the Derby fans?
(a) Liam Brady.
(b) Charlie George.
(c) George Graham.
(d) Charlie Nicholas.

2. What two trophies does Arsenal win in 1971?
(a) The league and the FA Cup.
(b) The league and the UEFA cup.
(c) The FA Cup and the League Cup.
(d) The European Cup and the League Cup.

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

4. Why is Nick feeling guilty at the beginning of this section?
(a) His father does not like Arsenal.
(b) He stole some football stickers.
(c) He is having thoughts about a girl.
(d) He swore at an opposing player.

5. What national team does England play in May 1969?
(a) Wales.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Northern Ireland.
(d) Republic of Ireland.

6. What is the name of Nick's girlfriend in this section?
(a) Carol Blackburn.
(b) Esther Benson.
(c) Denise Thrower.
(d) Lucy Hankers.

7. What do two boys steal from Nick when he leaves a game early?
(a) A t-shirt.
(b) A hat.
(c) A scarf.
(d) A sweat band.

8. What does Nick say he enjoys being thought of as?
(a) A professional footballer.
(b) A Londoner.
(c) A fan.
(d) A hooligan.

9. How does Nick say he feels during the Arsenal Manchester City game?
(a) Humorless.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Disconnected.
(d) Passionate.

10. Why does Nick spend his time working?
(a) To feed his drug habit.
(b) To buy all the latest novels.
(c) To save money for an Arsenal season ticket.
(d) To save money to take girls out.

11. What kind of style of football does Hornby say Arsenal starts playing?
(a) A one touch style.
(b) A continental style.
(c) A counter attacking style.
(d) A long ball style.

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

13. Why does Nick miss the opening game of the season?
(a) He is at scout camp.
(b) He is ill.
(c) He is still in school.
(d) He is on holiday.

14. What team is labeled boring?
(a) Coventry.
(b) Newcastle.
(c) Southampton.
(d) Arsenal.

15. What does Nick like doing with his dad before a game?
(a) Eating luch.
(b) Playing table football.
(c) Playing pool.
(d) Having a beer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Arsenal playing the first time Hornby goes to a match?

2. Where does Nick get teased when Arsenal loses?

3. Why does Nick think his father should support Chelsea?

4. How is Brian related to Nick?

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

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