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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. Why does Nick miss the opening game of the season?
(a) He is at scout camp.
(b) He is still in school.
(c) He is ill.
(d) He is on holiday.

2. How does Nick feel when his mother leaves him a note about Arsenal losing a game?
(a) Sick.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Betrayed.
(d) Violent.

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

4. What does Nick he does not learn to do at games until he is much older?
(a) Sing.
(b) Smoke.
(c) Relax.
(d) Scream.

5. What excites Nick about the Arsenal Southampton game?
(a) He is on camera.
(b) Arsenal has a new signing.
(c) Kevin Keegan is playing.
(d) Arsenal need one point to win the league.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the enclosure Rat and Nick stand in?

2. Who does Nick think he knows more than?

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

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

5. What does Nick say are not funny?

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