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- 1. Multiple Choice
At the beginning of "The Fun They Had," what caused Margie to hate school even more than ever?
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
- 2. Multiple Choice
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.
- 3. Multiple Choice
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
- 4. Multiple Choice
In "The Fun They Had," which of these things are unfamiliar to Margie until she learns about them from Tommy or his book? Choose 3.
tests
homework
group learning
human teachers
school buildings
- 5. Multiple Choice
At which of these events would a person most likely speak sorrowfully?
a funeral
a concert
a wedding
a graduation
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of these adjectives would best describe someone who loftily answers a question?
inspirational
thoughtful
snobby
kind
- 7. Multiple Choice
If a person behaves nonchalantly, how does he or she most likely feel?
sad
angry
worried
carefree
- 8. Multiple Choice
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.
- 9. Multiple Choice
In "The Fun They Had," in what way 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 test should be.
She is able to connect with other students who are studying the same subjects at a similar pace.
- 10. Multiple Choice
At the end of "The Fun We 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 o her own schooling.
- 11. Multiple Choice
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)
- 12. Multiple Choice
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.
- 13. Multiple Choice
In "The Fun They Had," Margie and Tommy are realistic characters in an imagined world. Which words describe the realistic qualities that they display? Cheese 2.
lazy
timid
heroic
curious
argumentative
- 14. Multiple Choice
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
lightning that can save electricity
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of these serious themes is most likely 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.
- 16. Multiple Choice
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
- 17. Multiple Choice
Laws help us know how to behave. Use that information and your knowledge
illegal; criminal
scientific; technical
allowed; permitted
absolute; complete
- 18. Multiple Choice
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.
- 19. Multiple Choice
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
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences contains 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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