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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through How I Won the Double, Arsenal v. Newcastle, 17.4.71; Another City, Chelsea v. Tottenham, January 1972; Islington Boy, Reading v. Arsenal, 5.2.72; and Happy, Arsenal v. Derby, 12.2.72.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the real reason Nick wants to go home from the scout camp?
(a) He wants to buy a new bike.
(b) He wants to watch Arsenal.
(c) He wants to play with his friends.
(d) He misses his mother and sister.

2. Who is Arsenal playing the first time Hornby goes to a match?
(a) Stoke City.
(b) Luton Town.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Aston Villa.

3. In which competition does Arsenal play Swindon Town?
(a) The League Cup.
(b) The First Division.
(c) The Charity Shield.
(d) The FA Cup.

4. What game does Hornby write about in this book?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Cricket.
(c) Rugby.
(d) Football.

5. Why does Nick think his father should support Chelsea?
(a) They are a cup team.
(b) They are closer to him.
(c) They are winners.
(d) They are flamboyant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Nick get teased when Arsenal loses?

2. What does Nick say are not funny?

3. How does Nick describe the boys in the Schoolboy enclosure?

4. Where do the family Nick speaks to at the Reading game think he is from?

5. Why does Nick feel disconnected from Arsenal's double?

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