Among the Thugs Test | Final 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 | Final 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. What does Buford say happens to the crowd when the violence "goes off" in "Dawes Road, Fulham"?

2. What does Robert tell Buford about Sammy?

3. What does Buford attend at the beginning of "Bury St. Edmunds"?

4. Why does Buford say this moment of violence is addictive to those in the crowd on "Dawes Road, Fulham"?

5. Who is present when Buford meets Neil?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Buford specifically mention in "Cambridge" that happens when a score is finally made between the two Glasgow teams?

2. What is the story of John Johnstone about in "Dusseldorf"?

3. What does Buford realize when he is among the crowd in Tottenham in "Dawes Road, Fulham"?

4. What happens at the Hillsborough game in the chapter "Dusseldorf"?

5. Describe what DJ, a budding photographer, tells Buford at the beginning of "Dusseldorf."

6. What happens to end the disco party in "Bury St. Edmunds"?

7. What happens after Robert warns Buford to be careful among the crowd in "Dawes Road, Fulham" when they arrive in Tottenham?

8. What does Buford notice about the skinheads at the disco in "Bury St. Edmunds"?

9. Describe the duality of Harry's life, the man Buford meets in "Dusseldorf."

10. What does Robert tell Buford as they walk to Tottenham in "Dawes Road, Fulham" that is significant about one of the mob members?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Buford does not mention many incidents involving women. Explain the two cases in which women are mentioned and how women might be affected as a whole by the violence and chaos of the football supporter's.

Essay Topic 3

Explain why the English supporters think they are most effective in causing chaos in a foreign country. What team embarrasses the Manchester United firm?

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