17 May 2157: Diary Entry Quiz on The Fun They Had

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What did Margie find strange about the book she saw for the first time?

It had to be opened physically. (correct)

It was black and white.

It was made of paper.

It didn't flash words and pictures on a screen.

Where was Margie's school located?

In her house. (correct)

In a nearby town.

In a large city.

In a virtual reality simulation.

What subjects did Margie and Tommy learn?

All subjects except geography.

Only history and literature.

All subjects from books and telebooks. (correct)

Only mathematics and science.

How old are Margie and Tommy?

Margie is 13 and Tommy is 12. Signup and view all the answers

What did Margie write in her diary that is connected to fractions?

Math problems she was struggling with. Signup and view all the answers

What do you think a telebook is based on the text?

An electronic device for learning. Signup and view all the answers

What does Margie's mother believe about teaching?

A teacher must be tailored to fit the mind of each student. Signup and view all the answers

How does Tommy feel about Margie's understanding of teaching?

He laughs at Margie's thoughts about teachers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern Margie expresses regarding having a male teacher at her house?

She doesn't want a man she doesn't know teaching her. Signup and view all the answers

How does Tommy explain the school setup to Margie?

All kids must gather in a special building for lessons. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what does Margie highly value in her school experience?

Exploring the concept of telebooks. Signup and view all the answers

According to Tommy, what was the male teacher's role in teaching at that time?

Assigning homework and asking questions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the diary entry dated 17 May 2157 in Margie's diary?

It signifies the day when Margie found a real book. Signup and view all the answers

In the story, what is unique about the way stories were read in the past according to Margie's grandfather?

Words stood still on the pages and didn't move like on a screen. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Tommy's discovery of a real book surprises him?

The book's age Signup and view all the answers

What do Margie and Tommy discuss regarding schools of the future based on the text?

The disappearance of physical books Signup and view all the answers

How does Margie feel about the concept of all books being on computers?

Indifferent Signup and view all the answers

What does the the realization that 'words stood still' in the old books suggest about the nature of reading in the past according to Margie?

Reading lacked the dynamic features of modern screens. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Story Context

The story is set in the future, specifically on May 17, 2157.
The protagonist, Margie, is writing in her diary about her encounter with a real book.

Margie's Experience

Margie's friend Tommy found a real book, which was very old.
The book was yellow and crinkly, and the words stood still on the page instead of moving on a screen.
Margie had never seen a book before and found it fascinating.

Old School System

In the old days, schools had a special building where kids went to learn.
There was a regular teacher, a man, who taught the kids.
The teacher told the boys and girls things, gave them homework, and asked them questions.

Comparison to Current School System

In Margie's time, teachers are mechanical and adjusted to fit the mind of each boy and girl.
Each kid is taught differently in Margie's time.
The old school system was different, with a teacher teaching many kids the same thing.

Technology in Margie's Time

Margie has a mechanical teacher and uses a screen for learning.
Books are on computers, and there are no printed books on paper.

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Description

Test your understanding of Margie's diary entry from "The Fun They Had" by Isaac Asimov. Answer questions about the ages of Margie and Tommy, as well as calculate the number of years and months Margie's diary entry is ahead from now.