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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 does Nick spend his time working?
(a) To save money to take girls out.
(b) To feed his drug habit.
(c) To save money for an Arsenal season ticket.
(d) To buy all the latest novels.

2. Where does Nick get teased when Arsenal loses?
(a) At the scout camp.
(b) At home.
(c) At school.
(d) At football training.

3. What does Nick he does not learn to do at games until he is much older?
(a) Sing.
(b) Relax.
(c) Smoke.
(d) Scream.

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

5. What is the name of the enclosure Rat and Nick stand in?
(a) The Fanzine enclosure.
(b) The Charlie George enclosure.
(c) The Schoolboy's enclosure.
(d) The Away enclosure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nick say he enjoys being thought of as?

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

3. What does Nick's father tell Nick off about at the end of the game with Swindon?

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

5. Who is Arsenal playing the first time Hornby goes to a match?

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