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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. Where do the family Nick speaks to at the Reading game think he is from?
(a) London.
(b) Manchester.
(c) Oxford.
(d) Liverpool.

2. What game does Hornby write about in this book?
(a) Cricket.
(b) Rugby.
(c) Football.
(d) Baseball.

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

4. Why does Nick feel disconnected from Arsenal's double?
(a) He thought they played boring football.
(b) He did not see it.
(c) His mother is dying.
(d) He is in love.

5. Who does Nick start attending Arsenal games with when his father moves away?
(a) Rat.
(b) Peter.
(c) James.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Nick say he does not want to die?

2. What does Nick say are not funny?

3. At which ground does Arsenal play Stoke City?

4. How does Nick know Rat?

5. What is the name of the stadium where Arsenal plays?

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