6 Questions
What does the old book teach Margie about traditional schools?
Traditional schools had man teachers who taught all children of the same age the same thing
What is Margie's attitude towards the mechanical teacher and punch code homework?
She dislikes it
What does Margie's mother believe about regular school hours?
They are important for learning
What is Margie's opinion of her mechanical teacher and the punch code homework?
Margie dislikes her mechanical teacher and the punch code homework.
What does the old book that Margie discovers describe?
The old book describes traditional schools, which are different from the mechanical school that Margie attends.
What is the contrast between traditional schools and the mechanical school that Margie attends?
Traditional schools had a man teacher who taught all children of the same age the same thing, while the mechanical school adjusted to fit each child's mind and taught them differently.
Study Notes
Margie discovers an old book and learns about traditional schools
- Margie discovers an old book about traditional schools, which she finds amusing and interesting
- Margie and Tommy discuss the book and Tommy explains that it describes a different kind of school from the mechanical one they attend
- Margie dislikes her mechanical teacher and the punch code homework
- The County Inspector visits Margie to adjust her mechanical teacher, and she is disappointed when it is not taken away
- Margie's mother insists on regular school hours for better learning
- Margie's mechanical teacher is always on, except for weekends, and teaches a lesson on addition of proper fractions
- Margie's mother calls her to start her school lessons
- Tommy walks away with the old book tucked under his arm, possibly indicating that he is more interested in traditional schools than Margie
- The book provides a contrast between traditional schools, where a man teacher would teach all children of the same age the same thing, and the mechanical school, which adjusts to fit each child's mind and teaches them differently
- Margie is skeptical of a man being a teacher and the idea of going to a special building for school
- Margie's mother believes that regular hours are important for learning, but the book suggests that traditional schools did not follow this approach
- Margie is eager to read more of the book with Tommy after school, indicating her growing interest in traditional schools.
Margie discovers an old book and learns about traditional schools
- Margie discovers an old book about traditional schools, which she finds amusing and interesting
- Margie and Tommy discuss the book and Tommy explains that it describes a different kind of school from the mechanical one they attend
- Margie dislikes her mechanical teacher and the punch code homework
- The County Inspector visits Margie to adjust her mechanical teacher, and she is disappointed when it is not taken away
- Margie's mother insists on regular school hours for better learning
- Margie's mechanical teacher is always on, except for weekends, and teaches a lesson on addition of proper fractions
- Margie's mother calls her to start her school lessons
- Tommy walks away with the old book tucked under his arm, possibly indicating that he is more interested in traditional schools than Margie
- The book provides a contrast between traditional schools, where a man teacher would teach all children of the same age the same thing, and the mechanical school, which adjusts to fit each child's mind and teaches them differently
- Margie is skeptical of a man being a teacher and the idea of going to a special building for school
- Margie's mother believes that regular hours are important for learning, but the book suggests that traditional schools did not follow this approach
- Margie is eager to read more of the book with Tommy after school, indicating her growing interest in traditional schools.
Test your knowledge of "The Fun They Had" by Isaac Asimov with this quiz! Explore Margie's journey as she discovers an old book about traditional schools and learns about a different kind of education system. Challenge yourself with questions that delve into the story's themes of technology, education, and human connection. How much do you remember about Margie, Tommy, and the mechanical teacher? Take the quiz and find out!
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