Short Story Analysis: 'MARGIE's Diary' Excerpt

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What did Tommy find, according to Margie's diary?

A diary like Margie's

A pen to write with

A real book (correct)

A screen to read on

What did Margie's grandfather say about stories in the past?

They were only digital

They were printed on paper (correct)

They were only written by hand

They were only told orally

How did the words on the page behave, according to the text?

They stood still (correct)

They changed every time they read them

They moved around on the screen

They disappeared after reading

What was different about the pages of the old book?

They were yellow and crinkly Signup and view all the answers

What happened when they turned back to the previous page?

The same words were still on the page Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference between the old book and the way people usually read?

The old book had pages that didn't change. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Margie's grandfather think reading the old book was 'awfully funny'?

Because the words stayed the same when he turned back to the previous page. Signup and view all the answers

What did Margie record in her diary on 17 May 2157?

The discovery of a very old book by Tommy. Signup and view all the answers

What was unusual about the pages of the old book?

They were yellow and crinkly. Signup and view all the answers

Who told Margie about how people used to read stories in the past?

Her grandfather. Signup and view all the answers

Short Story Analysis: 'MARGIE's Diary' Excerpt

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What did Tommy find, according to Margie's diary?

What did Margie's grandfather say about stories in the past?

How did the words on the page behave, according to the text?

What was different about the pages of the old book?

What happened when they turned back to the previous page?

What was the main difference between the old book and the way people usually read?

Why did Margie's grandfather think reading the old book was 'awfully funny'?

What did Margie record in her diary on 17 May 2157?

What was unusual about the pages of the old book?

Who told Margie about how people used to read stories in the past?

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