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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 team nearest him.
(b) The national team.
(c) The best team.
(d) A northern team.

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

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

4. How does Nick say he takes each of Arsenal's wins or losses?
(a) On the chin.
(b) Humorously.
(c) Carelessly.
(d) Personally.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What major event in Hornby's life happens just after his eleventh birthday?

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

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

4. Who told Nick Arsenal would beat Swindon?

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

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