The Fun They Had - Comprehension Questions

What does Margie's mother interrupt when she calls Margie to start the school?

• She interrupts Margie's reading of the ancient book
• She interrupts Margie's homework
• She interrupts Margie's conversation with Tommy
• She interrupts Margie's telebook session

How does Tommy feel about the discovery of the physical book?

• He is indifferent
• He is excited
• He is disappointed
• He is confused

What is the impact of technology on education in the future, according to the story?

• Technology makes education more challenging for students
• Technology enhances the learning experience for students
• Technology replaces traditional forms of education
• Technology has no impact on education

What is the county inspector's role in the story?

• He is Margie's mechanical teacher
• He is Tommy's father
• He evaluates Margie's progress in school
• He is a repairman for the mechanical teacher

What does Margie's mother do when she is concerned about Margie's performance in school?

• She hires a private tutor for Margie
• She summons the county inspector
• She enrolls Margie in a different school
• She buys Margie a new mechanical teacher

What does Margie yearn for in terms of education?

• She yearns for a form of education that is based on telebooks
• She yearns for a form of education that is entirely automated
• She yearns for a form of education that involves human interaction
• She yearns for a form of education that is focused on individualized learning

How does Margie's perspective on education differ from Tommy's?

• Margie values communal learning, while Tommy prefers individualized learning
• Margie believes in the importance of history, while Tommy does not
• Margie dislikes her mechanical teacher, while Tommy enjoys his
• Margie prefers telebooks, while Tommy prefers physical books

What does Margie hope will happen to the mechanical teacher?

• She hopes it will be upgraded with new technology
• She hopes it will be taken away for a month
• She hopes it will be repaired
• She hopes it will be replaced with a human teacher

Who are the main characters in the story?

• Tommy and the county inspector
• Margie and her mother
• Margie and her grandfather
• Margie and Tommy

What does Tommy believe about the teachers in the old-style schools?

• He believes they were identical to the mechanical teacher
• He believes they were more knowledgeable than the mechanical teacher
• He believes they were unnecessary
• He believes they were less knowledgeable than the mechanical teacher