The Fun They Had

When does this story take place?

• 1492

• 2018

• 1990

• 2155

Why does the author give a date in the first paragraph of the passage?

• to show that the story takes place long ago

• to show that the story takes place in the future

• to show that the story takes place in the present

• to show that the story takes place in the recent past

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Based on details in the text, it can be inferred that Tommy and Margie are

• brother and sister

• neighborhood friends

• cousins

• friends who live far apart from each other

Where does Tommy find the real book and how is it different than the books they are used to?

• in his car and it plays music

• in his basement and the words don't move

• in his backpack and it plays music

• in his attic and the words don't move

Why does the author have Margie and Tommy talk about the old book?

• to show that the book is boring

• to show how schools have changed

• to show that Tommy is older than Margie

• to show why Tommy does not like to read

How does Tommy treat Margie?

• like she is smarter than him

• like she is dumb

• like she has cooties

• like he cares for her deeply

In what subject was Margie doing poorly?

• math

• spelling

• geography

• science

One of the reasons why Margie hated school is because _____________

• She was doing very badly in geography tests.

• She could see other children waiting to talk to her.

• The school playground was not large.

• She wanted to be alone

Which of the following is Margie's mother most likely to say?

• Children learn best if they choose when to go to school.

• All students should be taught the exact same thing.

• Teachers should never adjust their lessons to fit the students' needs.

• Each child learns differently, so teach them differently.

Which sentence describes Margie's teacher?

• He is a man.

• It is a computer.

• She gives too much homework.

• It takes too long to grade papers.