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At the beginning of “The Fun They Had,” what has caused Margie to hate school even more than before?
learning about real teachers instead of teaching machines
reading an old book that Tommy has found in his attic
doing poorly on test after test in geography
having no friends in school anymore
In “The Fun They Had,” how is Margie’s teacher different from the teachers that most students who attend schools 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.
Margie’s teacher is a machine.
In “The Fun They Had,” why does Margie’s mother have the county inspector visit?
to reprogram Margie’s teacher
to punish Margie for her poor grades
to explain what Margie needs to learn
to give Margie personal instruction in geography
In “The Fun They Had,” which of these things are unfamiliar to Margie until she learns about them from Tommy or his book? Choose three options.
tests
homework
group learning
human teachers
school buildings
At which of these events would a person most likely speak sorrowfully?
a funeral
a concert
a wedding
a graduation
Which of these adjectives would best describe someone who loftily answers a question?
inspirational
thoughtful
snobby
kind
If a person behaves nonchalantly, how does he or she most likely feel?
sad
angry
worried
carefree
The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A 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.
Part A answer: The book was printed a long time ago.
Part B Which quotation from “The Fun They Had” best supports the answer to Part A?
It was a very old book.
[I]t was awfully funny to read words that stood still instead of moving the way they were supposed to—on a screen, you know.
And then, when they turned back to the page before, it had the same words on it that it had had when they read it the first time.
“Our television screen must have had a million books on it and it’s good for plenty more.”
The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A 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 teacher is a caring human being who focuses on only one student.
Her schoolwork is programmed to suit her own specific learning abilities.
She is able to decide when to take tests and how difficult those tests should be.
She is able to connect with other students who are studying the same subjects at a similar pace.
Part A Answer: Her schoolwork is programmed to suit her own specific learning abilities.
Part B Which quotation from “The Fun They Had” best supports the answer to Part A?
The mechanical teacher had been giving her test after test in geography, and she had been doing worse and worse….
“Sure they had a teacher, but it wasn’t a regular teacher. It was a man.”
“But my mother says a teacher has to be adjusted to fit the mind of each boy and girl it teaches and that each kid has to be taught differently.”
It was always on at the same time every day except Saturday and Sunday, because her mother said little girls learned better if they learned at regular hours.
The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A 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 very 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.
Part A Answer: Those schools must have been very enjoyable.
Part B Which quotation from “The Fun They Had” best supports the answer to Part A?
“Sure they had a teacher, but it wasn’t a regular teacher. It was a man.”
“They had a special building and all the kids went there.”
She wanted to read about those funny schools.
Margie was thinking about how the kids must have loved it in the old days. She was thinking about the fun they had.
Which of these technological advances is most clearly featured in the science-fiction story “The Fun They Had”?
the Internet
satellite TV
on-screen readers
the Global Positioning System (GPS)
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 another world.
The story takes place in outer space.
The story takes place in the future.
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.
lazy
timid
heroic
curious
argumentative
In “The Fun They Had,” which of these scientific advances does the author most clearly use as the 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
Which of these serious themes is most clearly conveyed in the science-fiction story “The Fun They Had”?
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.
People often fail to appreciate things until they no longer have them.
What is the meaning of the Anglo-Saxon suffix -ful?
not involved with
having the qualities of
having to do with a process
happening over and over again
Laws help us know how to behave. Use that information and your knowledge of the suffix -ful to choose the definition of lawful.
illegal; criminal
scientific; technical
allowed; permitted
absolute; complete
Which of the following sentences contains an action verb?
Eduardo is enthusiastic about science.
Shawna memorized math facts last night
Li appears upset about the broken crystal vase.
John and Marcy may be happy with that new movie.
Which word in this sentence is a linking verb?
The children laughed when the storyteller told a joke about when he was young.
laughed
told
about
was
Which of the following sentences contains a linking verb?
Joel and Lena absolutely love summertime.
Every summer, they go on interesting adventures.
Amusement parks are fun places any time of year.
The games and rides always delight young people.
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