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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Smoking, Arsenal v. Liverpool, 25.10.89; Seven Goals and a Punch-Up, Arsenal v. Norwich, 4.11.89; Saddam Hussein and Warren Barton, Arsenal v. Everton, 19.1.91; Typical Arsenal, Arsenal v. Manchester United, 6.5.91; Playing, Friends v. Other Friends, ever.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Nick finally accept Arsenal's continental style of playing?
(a) It is good to watch.
(b) They are hard to break down.
(c) They are winning.
(d) He has no coice.

3. What does Nick tell the counselors to get out of scout camp?
(a) His dog has just died.
(b) He has to see the doctor.
(c) His heart is broken.
(d) He is upset about his parents' divorce.

4. What does Hornby often daydream about?
(a) Women.
(b) Books.
(c) Football.
(d) Music.

5. What does Nick say he cheers during the West Ham Arsenal game?
(a) A red card.
(b) A bad foul.
(c) A streaker.
(d) An own goal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nick describe the school he teaches at?

2. What do Nick and his friends start dropping in the road before each Cambridge game?

3. Who is Arsenal playing when Nick Hornby sits through a game without smoking for the first time?

4. What does Nick notice about the men attending his first game?

5. How does Nick say he feels during the Arsenal Manchester City game?

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