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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. Why is Nick feeling guilty at the beginning of this section?
(a) His father does not like Arsenal.
(b) He swore at an opposing player.
(c) He stole some football stickers.
(d) He is having thoughts about a girl.

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

3. Why don't people have electricity during the replay between Derby and Arsenal?
(a) People are saving money.
(b) There are problems with the electricty board.
(c) Someone has cut the main cable.
(d) There is a power worker's strike.

4. Who is regarded as the greatest player in the world in 1970?
(a) Pele.
(b) Bobby Charlton.
(c) George Best.
(d) Socrates.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does the man die?

3. What team does Nick watch Brazil play in this section?

4. Which Arsenal player makes obscene gestures to the Derby fans?

5. Which English football team does Hornby support?

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