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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. What are Nick and his girlfriend drinking as they lie in bed?
(a) Tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Water.
(d) Beer.

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

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

4. What is the real reason Nick wants to go home from the scout camp?
(a) He wants to play with his friends.
(b) He wants to buy a new bike.
(c) He misses his mother and sister.
(d) He wants to watch Arsenal.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nick know Rat?

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

3. What does Nick say are not funny?

4. Who is Arsenal playing the first time Hornby goes to a match?

5. What does Hornby often daydream about?

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