The Fun They Had Comprehension

In what way is Margie's education more personal than the education of students of today?

• her teacher is a caring person who focuses on only her

• her schoolwork is programmed to her own specific abilities

• she is able to decide when to take tests and how difficult

• she is able to connect with other students

How is Margie's teacher different from the teachers at the school that most students attend today?

• Margie's teacher has been told very little about her

• Margie's teacher is a person at a remote location

• Margie's teacher is a machine

• Margie's teacher is caring and focuses only on her

Based on details in the text, it can be inferred that Tommy and Margie are

• brother and sister

• neighborhood friends

• cousins

• friends who live far apart from each other

Where does Tommy find the real book and how is it different than the books they are used to?

• in his car and it plays music

• in his basement and the words don't move

• in his backpack and it plays music

• in his attic and the words don't move

Why was Margie doing so poorly in school?

• The material was introduced too quickly.

• The teacher gave too many tests.

• The teacher was on vacation and absent for a month.

• The teacher was dumb and taught incorrect information.

Which of the following is Margie's mother most likely to say?

• Children learn best if they choose when to go to school.

• All students should be taught the exact same thing.

• Teachers should never adjust their lessons to fit the students' needs.

• Each child learns differently, so teach them differently.

Why does Margie think school "from a long time ago" must have been fun?

• The students never had to take tests.

• The teachers were human.

• The grading system was easier.

• There was no floccinaucinihilipilification going on.

What is the main theme of 'The Fun They Had'?

• A) The impact of technology on education

• B) The importance of friendship

• C) The value of traditional schooling

• D) The role of parents in education

How does Margie feel about the mechanical teacher?

• A) She loves it

• B) She is indifferent

• C) She dislikes it

• D) She is afraid of it

What does Tommy find that surprises Margie?

• A) A digital book

• B) A printed book

• C) A new computer

• D) A video game