"The Fun They Had" Quiz

What date did Margie write in her diary about Tommy finding a real book?

• May 17, 2155

• June 5, 2020

• April 10, 2000

• December 25, 2100

Based on the paragraph, what can you infer about the importance of finding a "real book"?

• Real books are rare or unusual in Margie's time.

• Real books are very common and not special.

• Margie dislikes reading books.

• Tommy found a broken computer.

Why does the author mention that Tommy found a "real book"?

• To show that real books are special or uncommon in the story's setting.

• To explain that Tommy likes to collect books.

• To describe Margie's favorite hobby.

• To tell us about a library visit.

According to Paragraph 3, what did the characters find funny about reading words in the book?

• The words stood still instead of moving on a screen.

• The words were written in a different language.

• The book was too heavy to hold.

• The pages were missing from the book.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why do the characters think it is funny to read words that do not move?

• Because they are used to reading words on a screen that move.

• Because they do not know how to read.

• Because the book is written in code.

• Because the pages are blank.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does the setting, where words usually move on a screen, affect the characters' beliefs about books?

• It makes them think that books with still words are strange or funny.

• It makes them want to read more paper books.

• It makes them dislike technology.

• It makes them believe all books are magical.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to Tommy in "The Fun They Had," what does he think should be done with a book after you are finished reading it?

• Keep it forever as a memory

• Pass it on to a friend

• Throw it away

• Donate it to a library

What concern does the author of "Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?" express about change and progress?

• Change always makes things better

• Old ways are always worse than new ways

• Sometimes, the charm of old ways is lost when things become newer and more advanced

• Progress should never be questioned

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

How are Tommy’s beliefs different from the beliefs of the author in "Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?"

• Tommy values keeping things the same, while the author likes change

• Tommy thinks old things should be thrown away, while the author wonders if new things are always better

• Both Tommy and the author dislike change

• Tommy and the author both think new things are always better

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What do Margie and Tommy mean when they say "teacher" in the passage?

• They are referring to a mechanical or robotic teacher.

• They are talking about a man who teaches students.

• They mean a computer program that teaches lessons.

• They are referring to their parents teaching them.