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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What team does Nick watch Brazil play in this section?
(a) England.
(b) Czechoslovakia.
(c) Uruguay.
(d) Argentina.
2. At which ground does Arsenal play Stoke City?
(a) Wembley.
(b) Highbury.
(c) Villa Park.
(d) Anfield.
3. Why does Nick spend his time working?
(a) To save money for an Arsenal season ticket.
(b) To feed his drug habit.
(c) To save money to take girls out.
(d) To buy all the latest novels.
4. What does Hornby trade with his friends?
(a) Football stickers.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Marbles.
(d) Football cards.
5. What do two boys steal from Nick when he leaves a game early?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A hat.
(c) A sweat band.
(d) A t-shirt.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Nick feel disconnected from Arsenal's double?
2. What does Nick's mum like to buy him?
3. Who escorts Nick and the other fans to the stadium in the game against Derby?
4. What does Nick say are not funny?
5. Who does the father think Nick should support?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Nick show signs of the beginnings of his obsession with Arsenal in this section?
2. How does Nick's interest in football help him to fit in at school?
3. How does this section highlight the theme of not fitting in?
4. How does Nick show his anger at his parent's divorce?
5. What does Nick think of Malcolm MacDonald?
6. How does Nick's obsession with Arsenal show signs of becoming unhealthy?
7. How does the family's dad upset Nick in this section?
8. How does Nick feel when he sees himself on television?
9. What does Nick observe at his first game for Arsenal?
10. How does Nick's first disappointment with Arsenal affect him?
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