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WorksheetsThe Fun They Had Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
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
In "The Fun They Had," which of these scientific advances does the author most clearly use as the basis of an imaginary invention?
machines that can perform human functions
paper that is made from recycled materials
clothing that resists wear and tear
lighting that can save electricity
Which of these serious themes is most clearly conveyed in the science-fiction story "The Fun They Had"?
Humanity is in danger of becoming extinct.
All human beings need to think for themselves.
We must stop wasting natural resources before it is too late.
People often fail to appreciate things until they no longer have them.
What is the meaning of the Anglo-Saxon suffix -ful?
not involved with
having the qualities of
having to do with a process
happening over and over again
Laws help us know how to behave. Use that information and your knowledge of the suffix -ful to choose the definition of lawful.
illegal; criminal
scientific; technical
allowed; permitted
absolute; complete
Which of the following sentences contains an action verb?
Eduardo is enthusiastic about science.
Shawna memorized math facts last night.
Li appears upset about the broken crystal vase.
John and Marcy may be happy with that new movie.
Which word in this sentence is a linking verb? The children laughed when the storyteller told a joke about when he was young.
laughed
told
about
was
Which of the following sentences contains a linking verb?
Joel and Lena absolutely love summertime.
Every summer, they go on interesting adventures.
Amusement parks are fun places any time of year.
The games and rides always delight young people.
