G9-ENG-L1 The Fun They Had

What is the significance of the date '17 May 2157' in the story?

• It's Margie's birthday
• Tommy found a real book on this day
• It's the day schools were abolished
• The mechanical teacher broke down

How does the story portray the concept of books in the future?

• As common household items
• As rare and outdated objects
• As advanced technological devices
• As mandatory school supplies

What is ironic about Tommy and Margie's reaction to the physical book?

• They find it advanced
• They consider it wasteful
• They think it's more efficient
• They believe it's more durable

How does the story suggest education has changed in the future?

• Students learn in large groups
• Teachers are human
• Education is personalized and automated
• Books are the primary learning tool

What problem was Margie having with her mechanical teacher?

• It was too slow
• It was giving her harder geography tests
• It kept breaking down
• It was teaching the wrong subjects

How does the County Inspector fix Margie's mechanical teacher?

• By replacing it entirely
• By adjusting its difficulty settings
• By updating its software
• The story doesn't specify

What does Margie dislike most about her mechanical teacher?

• Its appearance
• The way it calculates marks
• Having to insert homework
• The slot where she had to put homework

How old was Margie when she learned the punch code?

• Six
• Eleven
• Thirteen
• The story doesn't say

What was Margie hoping would happen to her mechanical teacher?

• It would be upgraded
• It would be taken away
• It would teach her new subjects
• It would give her easier tests

How does Tommy react when Margie questions why anyone would write about school?

• He agrees with her
• He explains patiently
• He looks at her with superiority
• He doesn't understand the question