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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 is the title of the third chapter of this section?
(a) A Fourth Division Town.
(b) My Second Childhood.
(c) Supermac.
(d) Goodbye to All that.

2. What excites Nick about the Arsenal Southampton game?
(a) Arsenal has a new signing.
(b) Kevin Keegan is playing.
(c) He is on camera.
(d) Arsenal need one point to win the league.

3. Why does Nick think his father should support Chelsea?
(a) They are a cup team.
(b) They are flamboyant.
(c) They are closer to him.
(d) They are winners.

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

5. What does Nick say Carol gave him?
(a) Independence from his family.
(b) A life outside of football.
(c) A sex education.
(d) Confidence in himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Nick feeling guilty at the beginning of this section?

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

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

4. What team does Arsenal play on the 17th of April?

5. What team is Arsenal about to play when Nick's girlfriend dumps him?

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