The Fun They Had: Reading a Real Book

Questions and Answers

What did Tommy find in the attic of his house?

A real book

What is unusual about the words in the book according to Margie's grandfather?

They stood still instead of moving

How old were Margie and Tommy respectively?

Eleven and thirteen

What was Tommy reading about in the book?

School Signup and view all the answers

What did Margie and Tommy's ancestors use to read stories on?

Paper Signup and view all the answers

What did Margie's grandfather say people used to do when they turned back to a previous page in a book?

The words on the page were the same as they had been the first time Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the book Tommy found in the attic?

It is a physical representation of the past, showing how people used to read stories, and is a novelty to the characters who are used to reading on screens. Signup and view all the answers

What is Tommy's attitude towards the physical book?

He sees it as wasteful and limited compared to his television screen, which can store many more books. Signup and view all the answers

What does the story suggest about the role of technology in education?

It suggests that technology has become an integral part of education, and that physical materials like books are no longer necessary. Signup and view all the answers

How does Margie's diary entry serve as a narrative device?

It serves as a way to introduce the story and provide context, as well as to offer insight into Margie's thoughts and feelings. Signup and view all the answers

What commentary does the story offer on the relationship between technology and human experience?

It suggests that technology can change the way people interact with and understand the world around them, and that this can lead to a loss of appreciation for traditional ways of doing things. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Discovery of a Real Book

Margie wrote about Tommy's discovery of a real book in her diary on May 17, 2157.
The book was very old, with yellow and crinkly pages.

The Concept of Printed Books

Margie's grandfather told her that when he was a little boy, his grandfather said that stories were once printed on paper.
Printed books were unusual and amusing to read, with words that stood still on a page.
When turning back to a previous page, the same words would be there as before.

Tommy's Perspective

Tommy, 13 years old, thought it was a waste to use a physical book, as it would be thrown away when finished.
He compared it to his television screen, which could store many books and was reusable.

Margie's Interest

Margie, 11 years old, was curious about the book and asked Tommy where he found it.
Tommy found the book in his attic.
The book was about school.

The Discovery of a Real Book

Margie wrote about Tommy's discovery of a real book in her diary on May 17, 2157.
The book was very old, with yellow and crinkly pages.

The Concept of Printed Books

Margie's grandfather told her that when he was a little boy, his grandfather said that stories were once printed on paper.
Printed books were unusual and amusing to read, with words that stood still on a page.
When turning back to a previous page, the same words would be there as before.

Tommy's Perspective

Tommy, 13 years old, thought it was a waste to use a physical book, as it would be thrown away when finished.
He compared it to his television screen, which could store many books and was reusable.