L25 Story Test

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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 books 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 this sentence: "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.