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

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

3. What game does Hornby write about in this book?
(a) Rugby.
(b) Football.
(c) Cricket.
(d) Baseball.

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

5. Who does Arsenal play on February the 12th?
(a) Millwall.
(b) Liverpool.
(c) Manchester Utd.
(d) Derby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nick's father tell Nick off about at the end of the game with Swindon?

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

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

4. What do two boys steal from Nick when he leaves a game early?

5. What does Hornby often daydream about?

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