Among the Thugs Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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 - Hard

Bill Buford
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Buford notice about the men on his flight in "Manchester"?

3. What country are the semi-finals held in Chapter 2?

4. What does Buford address in his book "Among the Thugs"?

5. What does Buford find interesting about the banned teams fans?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the crowd react to the knowledge that Buford is a reporter in "Turin"?

2. What does Buford notice about the flight to Turin that ends up proving himself wrong?

3. What happens to the Italian boy who goes into the crowd to practice his English in "Turin"?

4. What does Mick say makes a good leader within the ICJ?

5. What does Steve believe in "Sunderland and Manchester"?

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

7. Explain what the "simple squeeze" and "the shove" are.

8. Why does Buford go to the bathroom to write down the stories he hears from the members of the firm in "Sunderland and Manchester"?

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

10. What does the police superintendent R. McAllister want to discuss with Buford at the beginning of "Sunderland and Manchester"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the chapter "Turin," how do the English fans behave toward the Italians? What is Buford's reaction to the supporters' behavior?

Essay Topic 2

Explain DJ's opinion of the late 20th century's antisocial behavior. Does football violence relate to that of a political or economical cause?

Essay Topic 3

People other than members of a firm or supporters of a football team are affected by the mob's violence and mayhem. How is Buford specifically affected by the violence of the supporters? Who else is mentioned having been affected by the mob that was a bystander?

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