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

to show how schools have changed

to show that the book is boring

to show that Tommy is older than Margie

to show why Tommy does not like to read

Why does Margie think school "from a long time ago" must have been fun?

The students never had to take tests.

There was no floccinaucinihilipilification going on.

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.

At the beginning of "The Fun They Had," what has caused Margie to hate school even more than before?

doing poorly on test after test in geography

learning about real teachers instead of teaching machines

reading an old book that Tommy has found in his attic

having no friends in school anymore

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

argumentative (likes to fight with words)

In "The Fun They Had," why does Margie's mother have the county inspector visit?

to punish Margie for her poor grades

to explain what Margie needs to learn

to give Margie personal instruction in geography

How does Asimov describe the County Inspector?

Strong, tall man, with a mustache

Strong, tall woman, with purple clothes

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 schoolwork is programmed to suit her own specific learning abilities

Her teacher is a caring human being who focuses on only one student

She is able to decide when to take tests and how difficult those tests should

She is able to connect with other students who are studying the same subjects at a similar pace

Which of the following is Margie's mother most likely to say?

Each child learns differently, so teach them differently.

Children learn best if they choose when to go to school.

All students should be taught the exact same thing.

Teachers should never adjust their lessons to fit the students' needs.

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.

What could have most likely happened to make the education system change so drastically?

Mistrust in human intellect and trust in artificial intelligence.

Teachers were too bored teaching the same things over and over again.

A nuclear war obliterated the majority of the population.

Children no longer were taught to be respectful and obey orders from humans.

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

Are human beings better teachers than computers are?

Where will families live in the future?

Why do children need to learn geography?

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

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

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

Which of these serious themes is most clearly conveyed in the science-fiction story, "The Fun They Had?"

People often fail to appreciate things until they no longer have them

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

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

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

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

That kind of school needs mechanical teachers.

That kind of school costs too much to maintain.

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

Which of these serious themes is most clearly conveyed in the science-fiction story "The Fun They Had"?

People often fail to appreciate things until they no longer have them.

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.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

When does this story take place?

1492

2018

1990

2157

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 a another world.

The story takes place in outer space.

The story takes place in the future.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Based on details in the text, it can be inferred that Tommy and Margie are

brother and sister

neighborhood friends

cousins

friends who live far apart from each other

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How is the old book that Tommy finds DIFFERENT from the books that 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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In "The Fun They Had," Tommy finds a book. Why are the book's 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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the book about?

televisions

geography

school

It was her grandfather's diary

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ESOL - The Fun They Had by Isaac Asimov

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

When does this story take place?

In what way is the setting of "The Fun They Had" typical of science fiction?

Based on details in the text, it can be inferred that Tommy and Margie are

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

In "The Fun They Had," Tommy finds a book. Why are the book's pages yellow and crinkly?

What was the book about?

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

How does Tommy treat Margie?

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

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