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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through My Mum and Charlie George, Derby County v. Arsenal, 26.2.72; Social History, Arsenal v. Derby, 29.2.72; Me and Bob McNab, Stoke City v. Arsenal, (Villa Park), 5.4.72; and Wembley II - The Nightmare Continues, Leeds v. Arsenal, 5.5.72.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nick describe the boys in the Schoolboy enclosure?
(a) Tough.
(b) Wet.
(c) Fun.
(d) Spoilt.

2. Why does Nick miss the opening game of the season?
(a) He is at scout camp.
(b) He is on holiday.
(c) He is ill.
(d) He is still in school.

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

4. What is the name of the stadium where Arsenal plays?
(a) Anfield.
(b) Kenilworth Road.
(c) White Hart Lane.
(d) Highbury.

5. Who chases Nick and other fans to the train station?
(a) Derby players.
(b) Brian Clough.
(c) Derby fans.
(d) The police.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why don't people have electricity during the replay between Derby and Arsenal?

2. What does Hornby say helps him to fit in at school?

3. What does Nick he does not learn to do at games until he is much older?

4. Which Arsenal player makes obscene gestures to the Derby fans?

5. Who does the father think Nick should support?

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