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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 the man Buford meets in "Manchester" say is a problem within the ICJ?

2. Why are the Manchester supporters humiliated by the West Ham supporters in "Sunderland and Manchester"?

3. What does Buford notice at the first game he attends?

4. Who else does the man Buford meets in "Manchester" mention being involved with the ICJ?

5. In Chapter 2, who does Manchester play?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Explain why history is so important among members of the firm in "Sunderland and Manchester"?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the following terms and how they relate to European football: a firm, thug, the Inner City Jibbers, "going off."

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Buford's initial feeling and attitude toward European football fans to that of his ending one. Include examples of events that support your opinion. How does this opinion grow or change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 3

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

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