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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 national team does England play in May 1969?
(a) Northern Ireland.
(b) Republic of Ireland.
(c) Wales.
(d) Scotland.

2. What does Nick notice about the men attending his first game?
(a) They hate being there.
(b) They are all violent.
(c) They all seem bored.
(d) They are all old.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the stadium where Arsenal plays?

2. Who is regarded as the greatest player in the world in 1970?

3. Who takes Nick to his first football game?

4. Who told Nick Arsenal would beat Swindon?

5. Which English football team does Hornby support?

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