WorksheetsThe Fun They Had Comprehension
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 6mins
At the beginning of "The Fun They Had," what has caused Margaret 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 school 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 3 options
tests
homework
human teachers
school buildings
group learning
At which of these events would a person most likely speak sorrowfully?
concert
funeral
wedding
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
In "The Fun They Had," Tommy finds a book. Why are the books pages yellow and crinkly?
The book is very cheaply made.
No one has ever read the book before.
The book was printed a long time ago.
Someone was trying to hide the book in the attic.
In "The Fun They Had" in what way is Margie's education more personal than the education of students her age in most schools today?
Her teacher is a caring human being who focuses on only one student.
Her schoolwork is programmed to suit her own specific learning abilities.
She is able to decide when to take tests and how difficult they should be.
She is able to connect with other students who are studying the same subjects at the same pace.
At the end of "The Fun They Had" what does Margie think of the schools she has learned about from Tommy's book?
Those schools must have been enjoyable.
Those schools must have been very unpleasant.
Those schools seem like a complete waste of time.
Those schools seem very similar to her own schooling.
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
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 in another world.
The story takes place in outer space.
The story take 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
lazy
timid
curious
heroic
argumentative
In "The Fun They Had," which of these scientific advances does the author most clearly use as a 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's too late.
People often fail to appreciate things until they no longer have them.
