Questions about Margie's Experience with Books

What did Tommy find that was unusual for Margie?

• A new telebook

• A real book

• A mechanical teacher

• A diary

What did Margie’s grandfather tell her about books?

• They were always digital.

• They used to be printed on paper.

• They were only for adults.

• They were very expensive.

Why was Margie surprised about the book?

• It was very small and hard to read.

• It was written in a language she didn’t understand.

• It was a new story she had never heard of.

• It was on paper, not on a screen.

How did Margie feel about the mechanical teacher?

• She was indifferent to it.

• She was excited to learn from it.

• She loved it because it was easy.

• She hated it because it was difficult.

What was the main reason Margie disliked school?

• She didn’t like the school building.

• She thought the lessons were too easy.

• She had to write out homework in a punch code.

• She had too many friends there.

Why did Margie hope the mechanical teacher would be taken away?

• She thought it was broken and unfair.

• She wanted to study with Tommy.

• She preferred learning from books.

• She wanted a break from school.

What does Tommy think about the old kind of school?

• It was too difficult for kids.

• It was boring and outdated.

How does Margie react to Tommy’s explanation of old schools?

• She is indifferent and uninterested.

• She is confused and skeptical.

• She is excited to learn more.

• She already knows about them.

What does Margie imagine about the old schools?

• They were strict and boring.

• They were fun and social.

• They were lonely and isolated.

• They were similar to her current school.

What is the main theme of the story?

• Nostalgia for past educational methods.

• The need for more advanced mechanical teachers.

• The advancement of technology in education.

• The importance of strict discipline in schools.

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