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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through My Mum and Charlie George, Derby County v. Arsenal, 26.2.72; Social History, Arsenal v. Derby, 29.2.72; Me and Bob McNab, Stoke City v. Arsenal, (Villa Park), 5.4.72; and Wembley II - The Nightmare Continues, Leeds v. Arsenal, 5.5.72.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What role does Nick say he is playing at home?
(a) The man's role.
(b) The striker's role.
(c) The defender's role.
(d) The holding midfielder's role.

2. How does Nick say he takes each of Arsenal's wins or losses?
(a) Personally.
(b) On the chin.
(c) Humorously.
(d) Carelessly.

3. What does Nick's father forget to bring to the game against Derby?
(a) His gloves.
(b) His scarf.
(c) His wallet.
(d) His coat.

4. Who is Arsenal playing the first time Hornby goes to a match?
(a) Luton Town.
(b) Aston Villa.
(c) Stoke City.
(d) Liverpool.

5. What do two boys steal from Nick when he leaves a game early?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A hat.
(c) A sweat band.
(d) A t-shirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the father think Nick should support?

2. Which English football team does Hornby support?

3. Who do the fans frighten on the way to the game against Derby?

4. What major event in Hornby's life happens just after his eleventh birthday?

5. How does Nick describe the boys in the Schoolboy enclosure?

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