The Fun They Had MCQ Test, Part 6
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Question 1: Tommy says, “Sure they had a teacher, but it wasn’t a regular teacher.” Here, “regular teacher” refers to:
A) A human teacher who taught in schools.
B) A parent who gives homework.
C) A mechanical teacher used in homes.
D) A book that teaches lessons.
Explanation: In Margie and Tommy’s world, a “regular teacher” is a mechanical, screen-based device that provides individualized lessons at home, unlike the human teacher in the book.
Question 2: Margie writes about “the book” in her diary. Here, “the book” refers to:
A) A digital textbook on her mechanical teacher.
B) A physical, paper-based object Tommy found.
C) A manual for fixing mechanical teachers.
D) A storybook about futuristic schools.
Explanation: “The book” is the old, printed book Tommy discovered, describing past schools and fascinating Margie.
Question 3: Tommy describes “a special building” where kids went. Here, “a special building” refers to:
A) A factory for making mechanical teachers.
B) A library for storing physical books.
C) A house with multiple mechanical teachers.
D) A school where children learned together.
Explanation: The “special building” is a traditional school from the past, where students gathered for lessons, unlike home-based learning.
Question 4: Margie complains about “arithmetic” lessons. Here, “arithmetic” refers to:
A) A game Margie plays with Tommy.
B) A book Tommy reads to her.
C) A subject taught by a human teacher.
D) A type of test given by the mechanical teacher.
Explanation: “Arithmetic” refers to the math lessons and tests Margie receives from her mechanical teacher, which she finds frustrating.
Question 5: The County Inspector mentions “the mechanical teacher.” Here, “the mechanical teacher” refers to:
A) A human teacher trained in mechanics.
B) A screen-based device that delivers lessons at home.
C) A robot that physically teaches in a classroom.
D) A book that teaches automatically.
Explanation: The “mechanical teacher” is an automated, computerized system in Margie’s schoolroom that provides personalized lessons.
Question 6: Margie’s mother says, “School!” Here, “school” refers to:
A) A building where children gather to learn.
B) A library where books are stored.
C) A room in their house with a mechanical teacher.
D) A meeting with the County Inspector.
Explanation: In the story, “school” is the room in Margie’s house where her mechanical teacher delivers lessons, not a traditional school.
Question 7: Tommy says the book describes “homework.” Here, “homework” refers to:
A) Reading books with friends.
B) Work students did at home in past schools.
C) Tasks assigned by a mechanical teacher.
D) Repairs done on the mechanical teacher.
Explanation: “Homework” refers to assignments given by human teachers in traditional schools, as described in the book.
Question 8: Margie is surprised by “a man” as a teacher. Here, “a man” refers to:
A) A human teacher who taught in old schools.
B) Tommy’s father who helps with lessons.
C) The County Inspector who fixes machines.
D) A robot designed to look human.
Explanation: “A man” refers to a human teacher from the past, which Margie finds strange compared to her mechanical teacher.
Question 9: The story mentions “the County Inspector.” Here, “the County Inspector” refers to:
A) A school principal from the past.
B) A teacher who grades Margie’s tests.
C) A technician who repairs mechanical teachers.
D) A parent who monitors lessons.
Explanation: The “County Inspector” is a professional who maintains and adjusts mechanical teachers, as seen when he fixes Margie’s.
Question 10: Margie thinks about “the old kind of school.” Here, “the old kind of school” refers to:
A) A digital platform for learning.
B) A building where kids learned with human teachers.
C) A room with a mechanical teacher.
D) A library with many books.
Explanation: The “old kind of school” is the traditional, communal school with human teachers described in the book, which Margie imagines.
Question 11: Tommy mentions “the same thing” in lessons. Here, “the same thing” refers to:
A) Tests given by the mechanical teacher.
B) Repairs made by the County Inspector.
C) Lessons all students learned together in past schools.
D) Stories in the book they read.
Explanation: “The same thing” refers to the shared curriculum taught to all students in traditional schools, unlike individualized mechanical lessons.
Question 12: Margie’s mother is worried about “her progress.” Here, “her progress” refers to:
A) Margie’s friendship with Tommy.
B) Margie’s health and behavior.
C) Margie’s ability to read physical books.
D) Margie’s academic performance in lessons.
Explanation: “Her progress” refers to Margie’s academic results, which her mother monitors, prompting the call to the County Inspector.
Question 13: The story describes “a screen” in the schoolroom. Here, “a screen” refers to:
A) A television for entertainment.
B) A window in Margie’s house.
C) The display of the mechanical teacher.
D) A board used by human teachers.
Explanation: “A screen” is part of the mechanical teacher, used to deliver lessons and tests in Margie’s schoolroom.
Question 14: Margie calls the book “a waste.” Here, “a waste” refers to:
A) The idea of throwing away physical books after use.
B) The lessons taught by the mechanical teacher.
C) The time spent reading with Tommy.
D) The repairs done by the County Inspector.
Explanation: Margie is shocked that physical books were discarded, calling it “a waste” due to their rarity in her world.
Question 15: Tommy says, “My father knows as much.” Here, “my father” refers to:
A) A mechanical teacher’s programmer.
B) The County Inspector who helps them.
C) A human teacher from the past.
D) Tommy’s parent who is knowledgeable.
Explanation: “My father” is Tommy’s parent, whom he compares to a teacher, suggesting humans can be as knowledgeable as machines.
Result
Total Questions Attempted: 0
Correct Answers: 0
Wrong Answers: 0
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