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

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

3. What does Nick say are not funny?
(a) Grown-ups.
(b) Manic behaviors.
(c) Relationships.
(d) Obsessions.

4. Who takes Nick to his first football game?
(a) His teacher.
(b) His brother.
(c) His father.
(d) His stepfather.

5. What national team does England play in May 1969?
(a) Republic of Ireland.
(b) Scotland.
(c) Northern Ireland.
(d) Wales.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nick know Rat?

2. What is the name of the stadium where Arsenal plays?

3. Who does Nick think he knows more than?

4. What are Nick and his girlfriend drinking as they lie in bed?

5. What does Hornby say helps him to fit in at school?

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