The Evolution of Storytelling Mediums

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Why did Tommy think it was a waste to throw away books?

Books had the same static words every time you read them. (correct)

Books took up too much physical space compared to screens.

Books were not interactive like the telebooks on screens.

Books couldn't be updated with new information like screens.

Where did Tommy find the telebook?

In a library

In a bookstore

In an attic (correct)

At a friend's house

Why did Margie hate school even more than usual?

The County Inspector had given her extra homework.

The school building was old and rundown.

The mechanical teacher gave her many tests in geography. (correct)

Her best friend had transferred to a different school.

What impressed Margie about Tommy's telebook?

The telebook contained a vast library of books on one screen. Signup and view all the answers

What did Margie receive from the County Inspector?

An apple as a gift Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about the telebooks in comparison to traditional books?

Telebooks could hold millions of books on one screen. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Margie find it strange to read printed books?

The words on the pages remained static. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Tommy find it funny to read stories printed on paper?

Because the words stood still instead of moving as they were supposed to on a screen. Signup and view all the answers

What was Margie's initial reaction to hearing that the book Tommy had found was about school?

Disgust at the idea of reading about school. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Margie doing worse and worse on her geography tests?

Because she was distracted by her telebook. Signup and view all the answers

How did Margie's mother react to her declining test scores?

Shook her head sorrowfully and called the County Inspector. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Tommy consider throwing away traditional books a waste?

Because they had static content that did not change. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Margie hate school even more than usual?

Because of the mechanical teacher giving her repetitive tests. Signup and view all the answers

What did the County Inspector bring with him when he came to Margie's house?

A whole box of tools with dials and wires. Signup and view all the answers

How did Tommy describe his television screen's capability in comparison to traditional books?

"Good for plenty more books." Signup and view all the answers

"What’s there to write about school?" In this context, Margie's question implies:

"School is not an engaging topic for storytelling." Signup and view all the answers

"He smiled at Margie and gave her an apple, then took the teacher apart." What does 'took the teacher apart' mean in this context?

"Dismantled or disassembled the mechanical teacher." Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Why did Tommy think it was a waste to throw away books?

Where did Tommy find the telebook?

Why did Margie hate school even more than usual?

What impressed Margie about Tommy's telebook?

What did Margie receive from the County Inspector?

What was unique about the telebooks in comparison to traditional books?

Why did Margie find it strange to read printed books?

Why did Tommy find it funny to read stories printed on paper?

What was Margie's initial reaction to hearing that the book Tommy had found was about school?

Why was Margie doing worse and worse on her geography tests?

How did Margie's mother react to her declining test scores?

Why did Tommy consider throwing away traditional books a waste?

Why did Margie hate school even more than usual?

What did the County Inspector bring with him when he came to Margie's house?

How did Tommy describe his television screen's capability in comparison to traditional books?

"What’s there to write about school?" In this context, Margie's question implies:

"He smiled at Margie and gave her an apple, then took the teacher apart." What does 'took the teacher apart' mean in this context?

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