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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through How I Won the Double, Arsenal v. Newcastle, 17.4.71; Another City, Chelsea v. Tottenham, January 1972; Islington Boy, Reading v. Arsenal, 5.2.72; and Happy, Arsenal v. Derby, 12.2.72.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the father think Nick should support?
(a) The national team.
(b) The best team.
(c) A northern team.
(d) The team nearest him.

2. Why does Nick feel disconnected from Arsenal's double?
(a) He did not see it.
(b) He thought they played boring football.
(c) He is in love.
(d) His mother is dying.

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

4. What team does Arsenal play on the 17th of April?
(a) Stoke.
(b) Wolves.
(c) Newcastle.
(d) Tottenham.

5. What does Nick say are not funny?
(a) Obsessions.
(b) Grown-ups.
(c) Relationships.
(d) Manic behaviors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Nick start attending Arsenal games with when his father moves away?

2. What does Nick like doing with his dad before a game?

3. Who takes Nick to his first football game?

4. What does Nick notice about the men attending his first game?

5. What does Hornby often daydream about?

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