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Who is the author of "The Fun They Had"?
Who is the author of "The Fun They Had"?
- Robert Heinlein
- Philip K. Dick
- Arthur C. Clarke
- Isaac Asimov (correct)
In which year was "The Fun They Had" first published?
In which year was "The Fun They Had" first published?
- 1960
- 1951 (correct)
- 1957
- 1954
Why did Isaac Asimov think the story was popular with children?
Why did Isaac Asimov think the story was popular with children?
- Because of the action scenes
- Because of the futuristic technology
- Because of the irony (correct)
- Because of the relatable characters
What is the main theme of the story "The Fun They Had"?
What is the main theme of the story "The Fun They Had"?
How many times had "The Fun They Had" been reprinted according to Asimov in 1973?
How many times had "The Fun They Had" been reprinted according to Asimov in 1973?
What is the name of the song by the Beach Boys from their 1964 album Shut Down Volume 2?
What is the name of the song by the Beach Boys from their 1964 album Shut Down Volume 2?
Who were the writers of the song "Fun, Fun, Fun"?
Who were the writers of the song "Fun, Fun, Fun"?
What is the song "Fun, Fun, Fun" about?
What is the song "Fun, Fun, Fun" about?
What was the original lyric of the song "Fun, Fun, Fun"?
What was the original lyric of the song "Fun, Fun, Fun"?
Which event inspired the lyrics of the song "Fun, Fun, Fun"?
Which event inspired the lyrics of the song "Fun, Fun, Fun"?
Who are the creators of The Magic School Bus series?
Who are the creators of The Magic School Bus series?
What is the name of the class pet in The Magic School Bus series?
What is the name of the class pet in The Magic School Bus series?
What is the main character's full name in The Magic School Bus series?
What is the main character's full name in The Magic School Bus series?
What kind of locations does the bus take the students to in The Magic School Bus series?
What kind of locations does the bus take the students to in The Magic School Bus series?
What age group is The Magic School Bus series designed for?
What age group is The Magic School Bus series designed for?
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Study Notes
"The Fun They Had" by Isaac Asimov
- The author of "The Fun They Had" is Isaac Asimov.
- The story was first published in 1951.
- Asimov thought the story was popular with children because it allowed them to imagine a future where robots do their homework.
Song "Fun, Fun, Fun"
- The song "Fun, Fun, Fun" is by the Beach Boys from their 1964 album Shut Down Volume 2.
- The writers of the song are Brian Wilson and Mike Love.
- The song is about a teenage girl who borrows her father's car, but her father takes the car away when he finds out she's been having fun.
- The original lyric of the song was "And she'll have fun, fun, fun 'til her daddy takes the T-Bird away".
- The lyrics of the song were inspired by the daughter of a family friend, who borrowed her father's car to go on a date.
The Magic School Bus Series
- The creators of The Magic School Bus series are Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen.
- The class pet in the series is a lizard named Liz.
- The main character's full name is Valerie Frizzle.
- The bus takes the students to exciting and unusual locations, such as the center of the Earth, the human body, and outer space.
- The series is designed for children aged 6-10 years old.
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