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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Boring, Boring Arsenal, Arsenal v. Newcastle, 27.12.69; Pele, Brazil v. Chechoslovakia, June 1970; Thumped, Arsenal v. Derby, 31.10.70; and Can You See Me on the Box? Southampton v. Arsenal, 10.4.71.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is regarded as the greatest player in the world in 1970?
(a) Pele.
(b) George Best.
(c) Bobby Charlton.
(d) Socrates.

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

3. How does Nick know Rat?
(a) He is the school bus driver.
(b) He is the older brother of his classmate.
(c) He is a friend of his father's.
(d) He is his mother's boyfriend.

4. What do two boys steal from Nick when he leaves a game early?
(a) A hat.
(b) A scarf.
(c) A sweat band.
(d) A t-shirt.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What team does Arsenal lose against at the end of the section?

3. Who takes Nick to his first football game?

4. What does Nick's father tell Nick off about at the end of the game with Swindon?

5. What team is labeled boring?

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