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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. What does Nick's father tell Nick off about at the end of the game with Swindon?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Bad sportsmanship.
(c) A lack of humor.
(d) Swearing.

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

3. What does Nick like doing with his dad before a game?
(a) Eating luch.
(b) Playing pool.
(c) Playing table football.
(d) Having a beer.

4. Who does Nick meet for the first time in the opening chapter?
(a) His step father.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His stepmother.

5. Why does Nick miss the opening game of the season?
(a) He is ill.
(b) He is still in school.
(c) He is on holiday.
(d) He is at scout camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two trophies does Arsenal win in 1971?

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

3. How does Nick know Rat?

4. What game does Hornby write about in this book?

5. What does Hornby trade with his friends?

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