Among the Thugs Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Bill Buford
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Among the Thugs Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Bill Buford
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Buford after he makes his way out of the mob in "Turin"?
(a) He throws up.
(b) He is hit by an ex football player.
(c) He goes into shock.
(d) He is beaten by police.

2. What does Mark point out to Buford in "Sunderland and Manchester" relating to mob violence?
(a) The police allow it.
(b) No one can control the mobs.
(c) These men desire to make history, good or bad.
(d) It is vital to the game and community.

3. Where does R. McAllister work?
(a) A pub.
(b) Wearside Police.
(c) A firm.
(d) A travel agency.

4. Who makes up the smaller circle of Manchester United supporters?
(a) Ex football players.
(b) The sons to the men of the larger circle.
(c) The wives to the men of the larger circle.
(d) Unofficial supporters or members of the firm.

5. What does Robert point out to Buford in "Sunderland and Manchester" relating to mob violence?
(a) The police allow it.
(b) The mob has to have humor as well.
(c) No one can control it.
(d) The women allow it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Buford arrive after searching for a firm in "A Station Outside Cardiff"?

2. What does Steve believe about the mob mentality in "Sunderland and Manchester"?

3. What happens to the Italian boy that braves the square in hope to practice his English in "Turin"?

4. What does Buford notice the police have with them at the train station in "Sunderland and Manchester"?

5. What is a "firm"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Buford realize about members of the firm at the pub, Brunswick, in "Sunderland and Manchester"?

2. Why are Buford's friends surprised at Buford's reaction to the crowd's behavior at the train station?

3. Why does the Italian army arrive and escort them to the match in "Turin"?

4. What happens as Jackie attempts to distribute the crowd to their respective hotels?

5. Explain what it means to be "on the jib."

6. Why does Buford go to Stamford Bridge in "A Station Outside Cardiff"?

7. What do the English fans do while they are on the bus traveling to the match in "Turin"?

8. What happens to Buford that makes him unsuccessful within the mob in "A Station Outside Cardiff"?

9. How does Buford feel about the crowd at the end "A Station Outside Cardiff"?

10. Who arrives at the Stamford Bridge in "A Station outside Cardiff" and what do they do?

(see the answer keys)

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