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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. Who is Arsenal playing the first time Hornby goes to a match?
(a) Aston Villa.
(b) Stoke City.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Luton Town.

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

3. Who does Nick think he knows more than?
(a) The scout leader.
(b) His mother.
(c) The football manager.
(d) His father.

4. What is the name of the stadium where Arsenal plays?
(a) Highbury.
(b) Kenilworth Road.
(c) White Hart Lane.
(d) Anfield.

5. Who told Nick Arsenal would beat Swindon?
(a) His sister.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) His best friend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the real reason Nick wants to go home from the scout camp?

3. What does Hornby trade with his friends?

4. What is Arsenal's nickname?

5. How does Nick feel when his mother leaves him a note about Arsenal losing a game?

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