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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through My Ankle, Arsenal v. Wimbledon, 19.8.87; The Match, Coventry v. Arsenal, 13.12.87; No Apology Necessary, Arsenal v. Everton, 24.2.88; Welcome to England, England v. Holland, March 1988; and Gus Caesar, Arsenal v. Luton (at Wembley), 24.4.88.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What team is Arsenal about to play when Nick's girlfriend dumps him?
(a) Aston Villa.
(b) Darlington.
(c) Cambridge.
(d) Derby.

2. What does Nick's friend do with the sugar mouse after he drops it in the road?
(a) He kicks it.
(b) He sits on it.
(c) He stamps on it.
(d) He eats it.

3. Who does Nick start attending Arsenal games with when his father moves away?
(a) His mother.
(b) James.
(c) Peter.
(d) Rat.

4. Why does Nick finally accept Arsenal's continental style of playing?
(a) It is good to watch.
(b) They are hard to break down.
(c) He has no coice.
(d) They are winning.

5. Why does Nick miss the opening game of the season?
(a) He is ill.
(b) He is still in school.
(c) He is on holiday.
(d) He is at scout camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nick say he takes each of Arsenal's wins or losses?

2. Who do the Arsenal fans blame for the loss against Luton?

3. What do the football leagues ban during games?

4. What does Hornby often daydream about?

5. What is Nick and his friend's son forced to do when a fight breaks out behind them?

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