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

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

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

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

5. Where does Nick get teased when Arsenal loses?
(a) At the scout camp.
(b) At home.
(c) At football training.
(d) At school.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Nick think he knows more than?

4. What excites Nick about the Arsenal Southampton game?

5. Who does the father think Nick should support?

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