WorksheetsG9-ENG-L1 The Fun They Had
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the significance of the date '17 May 2157' in the story?
a)
It's Margie's birthday
b)
Tommy found a real book on this day
c)
It's the day schools were abolished
d)
The mechanical teacher broke down
2.
How does the story portray the concept of books in the future?
a)
As common household items
b)
As rare and outdated objects
c)
As advanced technological devices
d)
As mandatory school supplies
3.
What is ironic about Tommy and Margie's reaction to the physical book?
a)
They find it advanced
b)
They consider it wasteful
c)
They think it's more efficient
d)
They believe it's more durable
4.
How does the story suggest education has changed in the future?
a)
Students learn in large groups
b)
Teachers are human
c)
Education is personalized and automated
d)
Books are the primary learning tool
5.
What problem was Margie having with her mechanical teacher?
a)
It was too slow
b)
It was giving her harder geography tests
c)
It kept breaking down
d)
It was teaching the wrong subjects
6.
How does the County Inspector fix Margie's mechanical teacher?
a)
By replacing it entirely
b)
By adjusting its difficulty settings
c)
By updating its software
d)
The story doesn't specify
7.
What does Margie dislike most about her mechanical teacher?
a)
Its appearance
b)
The way it calculates marks
c)
Having to insert homework
d)
The slot where she had to put homework
8.
How old was Margie when she learned the punch code?
a)
Six
b)
Eleven
c)
Thirteen
d)
The story doesn't say
9.
What was Margie hoping would happen to her mechanical teacher?
a)
It would be upgraded
b)
It would be taken away
c)
It would teach her new subjects
d)
It would give her easier tests
10.
How does Tommy react when Margie questions why anyone would write about school?
a)
He agrees with her
b)
He explains patiently
c)
He looks at her with superiority
d)
He doesn't understand the question
11.
What misconception does Margie have about teachers in the old days?
a)
That they were all women
b)
That they were machines
c)
That they weren't smart enough
d)
That they lived in students' houses
12.
What aspect of old schools surprises Margie the most?
a)
The use of paper books
b)
That all kids learned the same thing
c)
The presence of human teachers
d)
The existence of school buildings
13.
How does Margie's mother view the importance of routine in education?
a)
As unimportant
b)
As detrimental
c)
As beneficial
d)
As optional
14.
What subject is Margie studying when she thinks about the old schools?
a)
Geography
b)
History
c)
Arithmetic
d)
Literature
15.
What does Margie find appealing about the old school system?
a)
The advanced technology
b)
The social aspect and shared learning
c)
The absence of homework
d)
The shorter school hours
16.
How does the story portray the future of education?
a)
As more enjoyable
b)
As more efficient
c)
As more isolating
d)
As more challenging
17.
What does Tommy's reaction to the book reveal about the future society's values?
a)
They value tradition
b)
They prioritize efficiency and technology
c)
They prefer physical objects
d)
They emphasize communal learning
18.
How does the story suggest the role of teachers has changed?
a)
Teachers have become more important
b)
Teachers have been replaced by machines
c)
Teachers work remotely
d)
Teachers specialize in one subject
19.
What does the mechanical teacher's ability to quickly calculate marks imply?
a)
Education is more accurate
b)
Education is less personal
c)
Students learn faster
d)
Teachers are more efficient
20.
How does the story portray the customization of education in the future?
a)
As non-existent
b)
As completely individualized
c)
As determined by age groups
d)
As focused on specific subjects
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