The Fun They Had Story Test

Why does the author give a date in the first paragraph of the passage?

• to show that the story takes place long ago

• to show that the story takes place in the future

• to show that the story takes place in the present

• to show that the story takes place in the recent past

How is the old book that Tommy finds DIFFERENT from the books the children usually read?

• The old book is nonfiction.

• The old book is harder to read.

• The old book is printed on paper.

• The old book changes each time it is read.

Why does the author have Margie and Tommy talk about the old book?

• to show that the book is boring

• to show how schools have changed

• to show that Tommy is older than Margie

• to show why Tommy does not like to read

What word BEST describes the inspector's language in the sentence below?

"Actually, the over-all pattern of her progress is quite satisfactory."

• formal

• humorous

• informal

• mean

How do the illustrations help show that the passage is science fiction?

• They show a futuristic world.

• They show children reading a book.

• They accurately portray historical events.

• They show realistic houses and clothing.

Which sentence below describes Margie's teacher?

• He is a man.

• It is a computer.

• She gives too much homework.

• It takes too long to grade papers.

Which question does the author MOST likely want the reader to think about?

• Should children read books?

• Where will families live in the future?

• Why do children need to learn geography?

• Are human beings better teachers than computers are?

Which sentence from the passage is the BEST example of informal speech?

• "How could a man be a teacher?"

• "He knows almost as much, I betcha."

• "Can I read the book with you some more after school?"

• "Today's arithmetic lesson is on the addition of proper fractions."

How does the author MOST likely feel about the kind of school described in the book Tommy finds?

• That kind of school needs mechanical teachers.

• That kind of school costs too much to maintain.

• That kind of school is a great place for children to learn.

• That kind of school is a model for the schools of the future.

What was the author's MAIN purpose for writing this passage?

• to teach readers about computers and convince them to use them

• to explain how books are printed and show readers their importance

• to inform readers about the future and prepare them for mechanical teachers

• to entertain readers and encourage them to think about changes in the future