Test Review

At the beginning of "The Fun They Had," what caused Margie to hate school even more than ever?

• learning about real teachers instead of teaching machines

• reading an old book that Tommy has found in his attic

• doing poorly on test after test in geography

• having no friends in school anymore

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

At which of these events would a person most likely speak sorrowfully?

• a funeral

• a concert

• a wedding

• a graduation

Which of these adjectives would best describe someone who loftily answers a question?

• inspirational

• thoughtful

• snobby

• kind

If a person behaves nonchalantly, how does he or she most likely feel?

• sad

• angry

• worried

• carefree

Who makes the comment “That’s the problem with the world today,” which appears at the beginning of the blog post “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?”

• a teacher

• the author

• a TV reporter

• the author’s father

According to “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” how did the author’s father find out what the temperature was when he was a young boy?

• by checking his phone

• by watching television

• by making a phone call

• by listening to the radio

In “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” what is the most likely reason that the author’s father becomes excited when he sees his daughter eating cereal?

• It reminds him of a meal his mother used to make.

• He is happy that she appreciates his favorite cereal.

• It reminds him of an old commercial that he once enjoyed.

• He is glad that she is taking the time to eat without electronics.