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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 is Arsenal's nickname?
(a) The Canaries.
(b) The Reds.
(c) The Hammers.
(d) The Gunners.

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

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

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

5. What does Nick's father tell Nick off about at the end of the game with Swindon?
(a) Swearing.
(b) A lack of humor.
(c) Bad sportsmanship.
(d) Smoking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes Nick to his first football game?

2. What team is labeled boring?

3. Who does Nick start attending Arsenal games with when his father moves away?

4. What does Nick he does not learn to do at games until he is much older?

5. What do two boys steal from Nick when he leaves a game early?

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