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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. Where does Nick get teased when Arsenal loses?
(a) At home.
(b) At football training.
(c) At school.
(d) At the scout camp.

2. What does Hornby often daydream about?
(a) Football.
(b) Music.
(c) Women.
(d) Books.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nick notice about the men attending his first game?

2. Which English football team does Hornby support?

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

4. What is Arsenal's nickname?

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

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