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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A New Family, Arsenal v. Wolves, 15.8.72; A Matter of Life and Death, Crystal Palace v. Liverpool, October 1972; Graduation Day, Arsenal v. Ipswich, 14.10.72; and The Whole Package, Arsenal v. Coventry, 4.11.72.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Nick say he does not want to die?
(a) After a game.
(b) At half-time.
(c) During a game.
(d) Before a game.

2. What do two boys steal from Nick when he leaves a game early?
(a) A t-shirt.
(b) A sweat band.
(c) A scarf.
(d) A hat.

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

4. How does Nick feel when his mother leaves him a note about Arsenal losing a game?
(a) Violent.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Betrayed.
(d) Sick.

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 is the name of the first chapter in this section?

2. Where does Nick want people to spread his ashes when he dies?

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

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

5. Who takes Nick to his first football game?

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