The Fun They Had Quiz

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

• 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 three options.

• homework

• group learning

• tests

• 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

Which of these technological advances is most clearly featured in the science-fiction story "The Fun They Had"?

• the Internet

• satellite TV

• on-screen readers

• the Global Positioning System (GPS)

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," Margie and Tommy are realistic characters in an imagined world. Which words describe the realistic qualities that they display? Choose two options.

• villainous

• timid

• lazy

• heroic

• curious