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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Arsenal play on February the 12th?
(a) Liverpool.
(b) Manchester Utd.
(c) Derby.
(d) Millwall.

3. Why does Nick feel disconnected from Arsenal's double?
(a) He is in love.
(b) His mother is dying.
(c) He thought they played boring football.
(d) He did not see it.

4. Who does Nick think he knows more than?
(a) The football manager.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) The scout leader.

5. What does Nick's father forget to bring to the game against Derby?
(a) His coat.
(b) His wallet.
(c) His gloves.
(d) His scarf.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Charlie George's punishment for making obscene gestures to the Derby fans?

2. What excites Nick about the Arsenal Southampton game?

3. What is the title of the second chapter in this section?

4. What does Nick start getting interested in during this section?

5. How does Nick say he takes each of Arsenal's wins or losses?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the family's dad upset Nick in this section?

2. In what way does Nick use football to rebel against his father?

3. How does Nick's first disappointment with Arsenal affect him?

4. What does Nick observe at his first game for Arsenal?

5. How does Nick feel when he sees himself on television?

6. How does this section highlight the theme of not fitting in?

7. How does Nick's interest in football help him to fit in at school?

8. Why does Nick dislike talking to the players?

9. How does Nick think football helps in at this stage in his life?

10. How does Nick's obsession with Arsenal show signs of becoming unhealthy?

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