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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Nick's mum like to buy him?

3. Who escorts Nick and the other fans to the stadium in the game against Derby?

4. What is Arsenal's nickname?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Don Rogers?

2. How does Nick cope at Cambridge University?

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

4. Why does Nick stereotype women?

5. What does Nick say he feels about himself in retrospect?

6. What does Nick say he thinks about Pele?

7. How does George get into trouble in this section?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the differences between the book and autobiography formats. What are the main elements of a book? What are the main elements of an autobiography? What can novelists express that an autobiographer cannot? How can autobiographies keep to the facts while still maintaining a level of entertainment?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following Arsenal players and discuss Nick's views on each one. What role do they play in Nick's life?

1. Liam Brady.

2. Malcolm MacDonald.

3. Charlie Nicholas.

4. Bob McNab.

Essay Topic 3

How does Nick's obsession with Arsenal become unhealthy? How does Nick control his obsession? In what way does Nick stopping smoking symbolize his recovery from his obsession?

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