The Fun They Had

How do readers first learn that the story is set in the future?

• By Margie's first mention of her mechanical teacher.

• By Margie's thought that her grandfather's grandfather was the last to use books printed on paper.

• By the date on Margie's diary entry.

• By Tommy's comment about the utility of telebooks as compared to books printed on paper.

How does Margie feel about school?

• She enjoys it and looks forward to it.

• She finds it interesting but challenging.

• She despises it, especially the mechanical teacher.

• She is indifferent and doesn't have strong feelings about it.

What leads Margie's mother to summon the County Inspector?

• Margie's refusal to interact with the mechanical teacher.

• Margie's deteriorating performance in geography tests.

• Malfunctioning of the telebooks.

• The mechanical teacher could not turn on.

What actions does the County Inspector take upon arriving at Margie's house?

• He scolds Margie for not studying properly and takes away her books.

• He examines the mechanical teacher and praises its efficiency.

• He smiles at Margie, gives her an apple, and then dismantles the mechanical teacher.

• He lectures Margie on the importance of education and introduces her to a new teaching method.

What best describes Margie's opinion of the mechanical teacher?

• Margie admires the efficiency and innovation of the mechanical teacher.

• Margie is indifferent to the mechanical teacher, considering it just a tool for learning.

• Margie dislikes the mechanical teacher due to its rigid and impersonal nature.

• Margie appreciates the mechanical teacher's ability to adapt and personalize education.

What part of the mechanical teacher does Margie hate the most?

• The big screen showing lessons.

• The punch code for homework and test papers.

• The slot where homework and test papers are inserted.

• The teacher's ability to calculate marks quickly.

What does the County Inspector tell Margie's mother about her progress in geography?

• He says the geography sector was geared too quickly and has adjusted it to an average ten-year level.

  
  

• He praises Margie's exceptional progress and intelligence.

• He recommends that Margie should skip a grade due to her advanced abilities in geography.

• He suggests that Margie's performance is below average and requires additional tutoring.

What word best describes Tommy's attitude towards Margie?

• Friendly

• Superior

• Supportive

• Indifferent

What is Margie's first objection to the idea of a teacher being a man?

• An individual man wouldn't have time to teach all the children in their respective homes.

• A man wouldn't be able to teach her as well as a mechanical teacher.

• A strange man shouldn't be in her home.

• A man wouldn't know enough to be a teacher.

Select all the differences that Margie discovers between the schools of centuries past and her school. Multiple Correct answers.

• Education occurred in a separate building, not at home.

• School sessions were held on weekends instead of weekdays.

• The instructors were actual individuals, not machines.

• Each child learned distinct things tailored to their age and abilities.

• All children learned the same thing.