1 In what year is "The Fun They Had" set? 1955 2155 2700 2020 2 How do readers first learn that the story is set in the future? By Margie's first mention of her mechanical teacher By Tommy's comment about the utility of telebooks as compared to books printed on paper By Margie's thought that her grandfather's grandfather was the last to use books printed on paper By the date of Margie's diary entry 3 How old is Margie? 13 18 5 11 4 How does Margie feel about school? She hates it. She loves it. She doesn't mind it. She prefers it to her other activities. 5 What prompts Margie's mother to send for the County Inspector? Repeated geography tests were too difficult for Margie's level. The mechanical teacher's math tests were too difficult for Margie. Margie refused to interact with the mechanical teacher. The mechanical teacher couldn't turn on. 6 What description best matches the County Inspector's appearance? Round and little with a red face Skinny and little with a red face Round and little with a pale face Round and little with a smiling face 7 What two things does the County Inspector do when he arrives at Margie's house? He gives Margie an apple, and then gives her another geography test. He gives Margie an apple, and he takes the mechanical teacher away. He gives Margie an apple, and he takes the mechanical teacher apart. He smiles at Margie, and takes the mechanical teacher away. 8 How long does it take the County Inspector to put the teacher back together again? Two or so hours An hour or so Three days Five minutes 9 What description best matches Margie's opinion of the mechanical teacher? Large and red and ugly with a big screen and a slot for homework Large and black and ugly with a small screen and a basket for homework Large and black and ugly with a big screen and a slot for homework Small and black and ugly with a big screen and a slot for homework 10 What part of the mechanical teacher does Margie hate the most? The teacher's slot for homework and test papers How quickly the teacher grades Margie's homework The homework that the teacher assigns The teacher's size 11 When did Margie first learn the punch code for her homework and tests? At one year old At eleven years old At ten years old At six years old 12 What does the County Inspector tell Margie's mother about her progress in geography? She has not learned any geography. Her progress is satisfactory. She is exceeding expectations. She needs improvement. 13 What word best describes Tommy's attitude towards Margie? Pleasant Condescending Nasty Affectionate 14 What shocks Margie about Tommy's explanation of the old kind of school? The old schools were so similar to her own. The books were printed on paper rather than on screens. The teachers were people rather than machines. This kind of school existed at all. 15 What is Margie's first objection to the idea of a teacher being a man? A strange man shouldn't be in her home. An individual man wouldn't have time to teach all the children in their respective homes. A man wouldn't know enough to be a teacher. A man wouldn't be able to teach her as well as a mechanical teacher. 16 What is NOT a difference that Margie discovers between her school and the schools of centuries past? School was in a separate building, not at home. The teachers were real people, not machines. School took place on Saturdays and Sundays rather than weekdays. All the children learned the same thing at the same age. 17 What is Margie's mother's opinion of teaching all the children of the same age the same lesson? She doesn't have an opinion on it. She thinks that approach would be more effective than the current approach. She was the one to develop the alternative of individual lessons. She thinks every child needs to have personalized lessons. 18 What prevents Margie and Tommy from finishing the book? They get bored. Margie's mother interrupts, saying it is time for school. Margie's mother tells them not to read it. The book's pages rip. 19 How often does Margie have school? Every other day Twice a week Only on Saturdays and Sundays Every day except Saturdays and Sundays 20 What is Margie's lesson about? Geography Fractions Geometry Algebra 21 What distracts Margie as her lesson starts? The memory of Tommy's rudeness The thought of the old schools centuries ago A fly buzzing The thought of her math homework 22 What does Margie seem to value in the schools of centuries past? The community of students The opportunity for competition with other students The chance to get away from her house every day The better learning opportunities 23 How does Margie imagine the children of centuries past experienced school? They found it fun. They found it interesting and educational. They found it boring. They hated it as much as she hates school now. 24 What question does the mechanical teacher ask Margie at the end? What is 5 times 5? What is 1/4 plus 1/8? Can you point to Guatemala on a map? What is 1/2 plus 1/4? 25 What is Margie's mood as the story concludes? Wistful Hopeful Angry Excited
