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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. Which English football team does Hornby support?
(a) Liverpool.
(b) Arsenal.
(c) Manchester Utd.
(d) Tottenhan Hotspur.

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

3. What is the name of the enclosure Rat and Nick stand in?
(a) The Charlie George enclosure.
(b) The Away enclosure.
(c) The Schoolboy's enclosure.
(d) The Fanzine enclosure.

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

5. What does Hornby trade with his friends?
(a) Football stickers.
(b) Football cards.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) Marbles.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What team does Nick watch Brazil play in this section?

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

5. What team is labeled boring?

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