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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through My Brother, Arsenal v. Tottenham, 30.8.80; Clowns, Arsenal v. Stoke City, 13.9.80; Same Old Arsenal, Arsenal v. Brighton, 1.11.80; A Trivial Pursuit, Arsenal v. Manchester City, 24.2.81; Coach, My School v. Their School, January 1982; On the Pitch, Arsena.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nick like doing with his dad before a game?
(a) Playing pool.
(b) Playing table football.
(c) Eating luch.
(d) Having a beer.

2. What does Nick see for the first time in A Matter of Life and Death?
(a) A heart attack victim.
(b) A seizure.
(c) A car accident.
(d) A dead body.

3. What is the name of Nick's girlfriend in this section?
(a) Carol Blackburn.
(b) Lucy Hankers.
(c) Denise Thrower.
(d) Esther Benson.

4. What stand does Nick start watching games from when he turns 15?
(a) The South Bank.
(b) The West Bank.
(c) The East Bank.
(d) The North Bank.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What game does Hornby write about in this book?

2. What national team does England play in May 1969?

3. What position does Brady play in?

4. What role does Nick say he is playing at home?

5. Who chases Nick and other fans to the train station?

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