the fun they had

In "The Fun They Had," how is Margie's teacher different from the teachers that most students who attend schools today have?

• Margie's teacher has been told very little about her.

• Margie's teacher is a person at a remote location.

• Margie's teacher is her mother.

• Margie's teacher is a machine.

In "The Fun They Had," how is Margie's teacher different from the teachers that most students who attend schools today have?

• Margie's teacher has been told very little about her.

• Margie's teacher is a person at a remote location.

• Margie's teacher is her mother.

• Margie's teacher is a machine.

In "The Fun They Had," why does Margie's mother have the county inspector visit?

• to reprogram Margie's teacher

• to punish Margie for her poor grades

• to explain what Margie needs to learn

• to give Margie personal instruction in geography

In "The Fun They Had," which of these things are unfamiliar to Margie until she learns about them from Tommy or his book? Choose 3.

• tests

• homework

• group learning

• human teachers

• school buildings

In "The Fun They Had," Tommy finds a book. Why are the book's pages yellow and crinkly?

• The book is very cheaply made.

• No one has ever read the book before.

• The book was printed a long time ago.

• Someone was trying to hide the book in the attic.

At the end of "The Fun We Had," what does Margie think of the schools she has learned about from Tommy's book?

• Those schools must have been very enjoyable.

• Those schools must have been very unpleasant.

• Those schools seem like a complete waste of time.

• Those schools seem very similar o her own schooling.

In what way is the setting of "The Fun They Had" typical of science fiction?

• The story takes place in the distant past.

• The story takes place on another world.

• The story takes place in outer space.

• The story takes place in the future.

In "The Fun They Had," which of these scientific advances does the author most clearly use as the basis of an imaginary invention.

• machines that can perform human functions

• paper that is made from recycled materials

• clothing that resists wear and tear

• lightning that can save electricity

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