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What did Tommy find that intrigued Margie?
What did Tommy find that intrigued Margie?
- A new video game
- An old book (correct)
- A rare comic
- An ancient scroll
What was Margie's initial reaction to the concept of a book?
What was Margie's initial reaction to the concept of a book?
- Confusion about its purpose
- Curiosity about its contents
- Scorn and disinterest (correct)
- Excitement to read it
How did the mechanical teacher impact Margie's feelings about school?
How did the mechanical teacher impact Margie's feelings about school?
- It increased her hatred for school (correct)
- It encouraged her to study harder
- It made her love geography
- It made her excited to learn more
Where did Tommy find the old book?
Where did Tommy find the old book?
What did the County Inspector do when he visited Margie's house?
What did the County Inspector do when he visited Margie's house?
What did Margie's grandfather reminisce about regarding books?
What did Margie's grandfather reminisce about regarding books?
What device was used for teaching in Margie's time?
What device was used for teaching in Margie's time?
What did Tommy imply about the value of books compared to their use?
What did Tommy imply about the value of books compared to their use?
Margie was enthusiastic about the concept of reading a printed book.
Margie was enthusiastic about the concept of reading a printed book.
Tommy believed that once you finish reading a book, you should keep it forever.
Tommy believed that once you finish reading a book, you should keep it forever.
The mechanical teacher had been giving Margie tests in mathematics.
The mechanical teacher had been giving Margie tests in mathematics.
The County Inspector was able to reassemble the mechanical teacher after examining it.
The County Inspector was able to reassemble the mechanical teacher after examining it.
Margie's grandfather said that stories were once recorded digitally.
Margie's grandfather said that stories were once recorded digitally.
The attic is a space located directly below the roof of a house.
The attic is a space located directly below the roof of a house.
Margie expressed a strong dislike for school.
Margie expressed a strong dislike for school.
Tommy found the book about history in the attic.
Tommy found the book about history in the attic.
Margie wrote in her diary about the discovery of a real book by Tommy.
Margie wrote in her diary about the discovery of a real book by Tommy.
Both Margie and Tommy preferred reading printed books over telebooks.
Both Margie and Tommy preferred reading printed books over telebooks.
The book that Tommy found was about school.
The book that Tommy found was about school.
Margie thought the mechanical teacher was helpful and enjoyable.
Margie thought the mechanical teacher was helpful and enjoyable.
Tommy believed books should be discarded after reading.
Tommy believed books should be discarded after reading.
The County Inspector was able to reassemble the mechanical teacher successfully.
The County Inspector was able to reassemble the mechanical teacher successfully.
The attic is located on the ground floor of the house.
The attic is located on the ground floor of the house.
Margie's grandfather believed that there were times when stories were printed on paper.
Margie's grandfather believed that there were times when stories were printed on paper.
Flashcards
Tommy's Discovery
Tommy's Discovery
Tommy found a real book in the attic, prompting a discussion about the differences between books and telebooks.
Real Book vs. Telebook
Real Book vs. Telebook
A real book has physical pages and the same content each time you read it, unlike a telebook where content is dynamic and replaceable.
Margie's Dislike of School
Margie's Dislike of School
Margie consistently dislikes school, particularly the mechanical teacher's tests in geography, leading to issues.
County Inspector's Role
County Inspector's Role
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Mechanical Teacher
Mechanical Teacher
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Attic
Attic
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Scornful
Scornful
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Crinkly
Crinkly
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Telebook
Telebook
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Real Book
Real Book
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County Inspector
County Inspector
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What does Margie dislike about school?
What does Margie dislike about school?
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What is a mechanical teacher?
What is a mechanical teacher?
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How does Margie feel about school?
How does Margie feel about school?
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What does Tommy find?
What does Tommy find?
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What does Margie think about the old book?
What does Margie think about the old book?
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Study Notes
Story Summary
- Margie, an eleven-year-old, and Tommy, thirteen, discover an old book in an attic.
- The book contains printed words, unlike the moving images on their electronic devices.
- Tommy notes the wastefulness of throwing away a book compared to their screens which can hold many books.
- Margie expresses disdain for the concept of school.
Margie's Perspective
- Margie dislikes school.
- Recent poor performance in geography led to a visit from the County Inspector.
- The County Inspector repairs her mechanical teacher.
- Margie's dislike of school remained even after repairs.
Tommy and the Book
- Tommy discovered the book in his attic.
- The book is about school.
- Tommy finds the old book a novelty, reflecting on the difference between printed and electronic texts.
Description of the Book and Time Period
- The book is old, with yellow and crinkled pages.
- The story mentions a time when stories were printed on paper, not stored electronically.
- Margie's grandfather recounts a story about a time before electronic learning.
The County Inspector
- The County Inspector is a round, red-faced man with tools.
- He repairs Margie's mechanical teacher.
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Description
Explore the key themes and characters in 'The Fun They Had', a story about Margie and Tommy who discover an old book. Through their experience, they reflect on the differences between traditional schooling and electronic education. Delve into Margie's disdain for school and the significance of printed literature in their futuristic world.
