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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Carol Blackburn, Arsenal v. Derby, 31.3.73; Goodbye to All That, Arsenal v. Manchester City, 4.10.75; My Second Childhood, Arsenal v. Bristol City, 21.8.76; Supermac, Arsenal v. Everton, 18.9.76; and A Fourth Division Town, Cambridge United v. Darlington,.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hornby trade with his friends?
(a) Marbles.
(b) Football stickers.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) Football cards.

3. What is the title of the first chapter in this section?
(a) A New Family.
(b) Graduation Day.
(c) A Matter of Life and Death.
(d) The Whole Package.

4. How does Nick describe the boys in the Schoolboy enclosure?
(a) Fun.
(b) Spoilt.
(c) Wet.
(d) Tough.

5. What team does Arsenal play on the fourth of November?
(a) Chelsea.
(b) Coventry.
(c) Tottenham.
(d) Liverpool.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nick feel when his mother leaves him a note about Arsenal losing a game?

2. What football team does Nick say his father should support?

3. What does Nick he does not learn to do at games until he is much older?

4. In which competition does Arsenal play Swindon Town?

5. Who chases Nick and other fans to the train station?

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