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
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Who is the sole leader of the West Ham supporters that march in organized lines in "Sunderland and Manchester"?

2. Where do several English break into in "Turin"?

3. How does Buford feel among the crowd in "Turin"?

4. Which of the following does Buford not mention in relation to the football fans?

5. What does Buford compare the fans of football to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Buford particularly intrigued by the Manchester United firm?

2. Why is Buford amazed at the way the supporter's interact with him in "Turin"?

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

4. What does Buford learn about those traveling on his flight to Turin in "Manchester"?

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

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

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

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

9. Who is Michael Wicks, and what is he doing as Buford exits the plane in "Turin"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Buford attends the West Ham invitation he interviews many members of the ICJ. Why do the men place such high importance on their role within the firm?

Essay Topic 2

What does Buford notice about the individual and the crowd at the end of "Cambridge"? How is this significant to the mentality of the crowd in general?

Essay Topic 3

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

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