Lesson 25 Comprehension Quiz

1. 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

2. How is the old book that Tommy finds DIFFERENT from the books the children usually read?

• The old book is nonfiction.
• The old book is harder to read.
• The old book is printed on paper.
• The old book changes each time it is read.

3. 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

4. What word BEST describes the inspector's language in the sentence below?

• formal
• humorous
• informal
• mean

5. How do the illustrations help show that the passage is science fiction?

• They show a futuristic world.
• They show children reading a book.
• They accurately portray historical events.
• They show realistic houses and clothing.

6. Which sentence below describes Margie's teacher?

• He is a man.
• It is a computer.
• She gives too much homework.
• It takes too long to grade papers.

7. Which question does the author MOST likely want the reader to think about?

• Should children read books?
• Where will families live in the future?
• Why do children need to learn geography?
• Are human beings better teachers than computers are?

8. Which sentence from the passage is the BEST example of informal speech?

• "How could a man be a teacher?"
• "He knows almost as much, I betcha."
• "Can I read the book with you some more after school?"
• "Today's arithmetic lesson is on the addition of proper fractions."

9. How does the author MOST likely feel about the kind of school described in the book Tommy finds?

• That kind of school needs mechanical teachers.
• That kind of school costs too much to maintain.
• That kind of school is a great place for children to learn.
• That kind of school is a model for the schools of the future.

10. What was the author's MAIN purpose for writing this passage?

• to teach readers about computers and convince them to use them
• to explain how books are printed and show readers their importance
• to inform readers about the future and prepare them for mechanical teachers
• to entertain readers and encourage them to think about changes in the future