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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. Why is Nick feeling guilty at the beginning of this section?
(a) He is having thoughts about a girl.
(b) He stole some football stickers.
(c) He swore at an opposing player.
(d) His father does not like Arsenal.

2. What two trophies does Arsenal win in 1971?
(a) The league and the UEFA cup.
(b) The league and the FA Cup.
(c) The FA Cup and the League Cup.
(d) The European Cup and the League Cup.

3. Who told Nick Arsenal would beat Swindon?
(a) His mother.
(b) His best friend.
(c) His sister.
(d) His father.

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

5. What is the name of the stadium where Arsenal plays?
(a) Anfield.
(b) White Hart Lane.
(c) Highbury.
(d) Kenilworth Road.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Arsenal's nickname?

2. What excites Nick about the Arsenal Southampton game?

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

4. What does Nick he does not learn to do at games until he is much older?

5. What national team does England play in May 1969?

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