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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. How does Nick describe the boys in the Schoolboy enclosure?
(a) Tough.
(b) Fun.
(c) Spoilt.
(d) Wet.

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

3. What does Hornby say helps him to fit in at school?
(a) His love of football.
(b) His footballing abilities.
(c) His sense of humor.
(d) His love of music.

4. Who takes Nick to his first football game?
(a) His father.
(b) His brother.
(c) His teacher.
(d) His stepfather.

5. What does Nick say he won for Arsenal?
(a) The European Cup.
(b) The FA Cup.
(c) The double.
(d) The UEFA Cup.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Nick feeling guilty at the beginning of this section?

2. What does Nick's father forget to bring to the game against Derby?

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

4. What is the real reason Nick wants to go home from the scout camp?

5. Why does Nick think his father should support Chelsea?

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