The Fun They Had

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What causes Margie to hate school even more at the beginning of 'The Fun They Had'?

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Margie hates school even more because she is doing poorly on test after test in geography.

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What serious theme is conveyed in 'The Fun They Had'?

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People often fail to appreciate things until they no longer have them.

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How is Margie's schoolwork tailored to her?

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Her schoolwork is programmed to suit her own specific learning abilities.

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What does Margie think about the schools from the past?

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Margie thinks those schools must have been very enjoyable.

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What is the role of the mechanical teacher in Margie's education?

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The mechanical teacher gives her tests and adjusts to her learning pace.

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What does Margie's mother believe about teaching?

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A teacher has to be adjusted to fit the mind of each boy and girl it teaches.

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What does Margie think about the fun kids had in the old days?

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Margie thinks about how the kids must have loved it in the old days.

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What is the significance of the old book Tommy found?

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The old book represents a different kind of schooling that Margie finds intriguing.

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How does Margie's perception of school change throughout the story?

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Margie's perception changes as she learns to appreciate the idea of traditional schools.

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What does the story suggest about technology in education?

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The story suggests that while technology can personalize learning, it may lack the human element.