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 not mention being a part of the politics of the crowd in "Bury St. Edmunds"?

2. Where does the National Front operate?

3. What reason does Buford not give as reason that DJ is different than other supporters in "Dusseldorf"?

4. Where is Buford walking when he recognizes the man in the stadium in "Cambridge"?

5. What team does Buford mention tying several games and only winning in the second of third rematch in "Cambridge"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Buford end up at the political disco party hosted by the NF?

3. What does Buford say at the end of "Dawes Road, Fulham" about the moment when the mob goes off?

4. What does Buford say about crowd theories in the middle of "Dawes Road, Fulham"?

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

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

7. According to Buford, how does a crowd react if a goal is never scored?

8. What does Buford connect to the working class and individuals of the mob in "Dusseldorf"?

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

10. Describe what members of the NF do when a black player gets the ball in a football match?

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

Harry is man who leads a dual life. Explain the life of duality he leads. Do you think most men belonging to a firm lead a life of duality? How do these roles coexist?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the feelings of waiting for a goal to be scored during a football match. How does Buford feel as he waits for a scored goal in the chapter "Cambridge"?

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