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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 team does Arsenal play on the 17th of April?

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

3. Who is regarded as the greatest player in the world in 1970?

4. What stand does Nick start watching games from when he turns 15?

5. How is Brian related to Nick?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In what way is the crowd different in the North Stand?

5. How does Nick show signs of the beginnings of his obsession with Arsenal in this section?

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

7. How does Nick lose his scarf in this section?

8. Why does Nick stereotype women?

9. Why does Nick dislike talking to the players?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Nick identify with Arsenal? How does Nick's obsession help him to get over difficult periods in his life? Does Nick's obsession have any negative side affects?

Essay Topic 2

In what way do Nick's successes and failures mirror Arsenal's successes and failures? How does Nick try to distance himself from Arsenal's successes and failures?

Essay Topic 3

What are Nick's views on hooliganism and hooligans? Into what do his views change as the story develops?

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