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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Boring, Boring Arsenal, Arsenal v. Newcastle, 27.12.69; Pele, Brazil v. Chechoslovakia, June 1970; Thumped, Arsenal v. Derby, 31.10.70; and Can You See Me on the Box? Southampton v. Arsenal, 10.4.71.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hornby say helps him to fit in at school?
(a) His footballing abilities.
(b) His love of football.
(c) His love of music.
(d) His sense of humor.

2. What game does Hornby write about in this book?
(a) Cricket.
(b) Rugby.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Football.

3. In which competition does Arsenal play Swindon Town?
(a) The League Cup.
(b) The FA Cup.
(c) The First Division.
(d) The Charity Shield.

4. What major event in Hornby's life happens just after his eleventh birthday?
(a) He gets drunk.
(b) He contracts polio.
(c) His parents divorce.
(d) He goes to his first football game.

5. Who is regarded as the greatest player in the world in 1970?
(a) Pele.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Bobby Charlton.
(d) George Best.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Arsenal playing the first time Hornby goes to a match?

2. Why is Nick feeling guilty at the beginning of this section?

3. What does Nick tell the counselors to get out of scout camp?

4. What is Arsenal's nickname?

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

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