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

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

3. What team does Arsenal play on the 17th of April?
(a) Newcastle.
(b) Stoke.
(c) Tottenham.
(d) Wolves.

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

5. What major event in Hornby's life happens just after his eleventh birthday?
(a) He goes to his first football game.
(b) He gets drunk.
(c) He contracts polio.
(d) His parents divorce.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nick say are not funny?

2. Why does Nick miss the opening game of the season?

3. How does Nick know Rat?

4. Who does Arsenal play on February the 12th?

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

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