Test Your Knowledge on Isaac Asimov's 'The Fun They Had'

"Travel Back in Time: Test Your Knowledge on 'The Fun They Had' Story by Isaac Asimov". Take this quiz and see how much you remember about the classic science fiction short story that explores a future where children learn from machines instead of attending school. From Margie's diary entry to the discovery of a real book, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the themes, characters, and plot of "The Fun They Had".

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What did Tommy find that excited him so much?

Tommy found a real book, which was a very old book.

What did Margie's grandfather say about the time when all stories were printed on paper?

Margie's grandfather said that there was a time when all stories were printed on paper, and people turned the pages, which were yellow and crankily, and it was awfully funny to read words that stood still instead of moving the way they were supposed to.

What did the County Inspector do when he came to Margie's house?

The County Inspector took apart the mechanical teacher, slowed down the geography sector to an average ten-year level, and said that the over-all pattern of Margie's progress was quite satisfactory.

Why was Margie disappointed after the County Inspector finished fixing the mechanical teacher?

<p>Margie was disappointed because she had been hoping they would take the teacher away altogether, like they had once taken Tommy's teacher away for nearly a month when the history sector had blanked out completely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Margie feel about school?

<p>Margie always hated school, but now she hated it more than ever because the mechanical teacher had been giving her test after test in geography and she had been doing worse and worse.</p> Signup and view all the answers