The Fun They Had Quiz Questions And Answers

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    What did Tommy find in the story?

    • A real book
    • An electronic book
    • A laptop
    • A body
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Have you read the story "The Fun They Had"? If yes, then play this quiz, answer some questions related to the story, and check how sharp your memory is. "The Fun They Had" is a science-fiction story written by Isaac Asimov, especially for children. The following quiz contains ten questions related to this story. Play the quiz, answer the questions, and analyze whether you still remember the story of "The Fun They Had" or not. All the best, friend!

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  • 2. 

    Which one were the main characters?

    • Tommy and his mother

    • Tommy and robot

    • Tommy and Margie

    • Robot and the mechanic

    Correct Answer
    A. Tommy and Margie
    Explanation
    Tommy and Margie were the main characters because they were the only two individuals mentioned in the question. The other options, such as Tommy and his mother, Tommy and the robot, and the robot and the mechanic, were not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered as the main characters.

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  • 3. 

    What was the book about?

    • School

    • Robots

    • Computers

    • Attic

    Correct Answer
    A. School
    Explanation
    The book is about school.

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  • 4. 

    What was the age of Margie Jones?

    • 10

    • 11

    • 12

    • 15

    Correct Answer
    A. 11
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 11. This suggests that Margie Jones was 11 years old.

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  • 5. 

    Did Margie hate the school?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Sometimes

    • She loves to go to the school everyday.

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Yes" because the statement "Did Margie hate the school?" implies that Margie had a strong dislike for the school.

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  • 6. 

    How were the teachers like in 2157?

    • They were humans

    • They were robots

    • They were animals

    • There were no teachers at 2155

    Correct Answer
    A. They were robots
    Explanation
    In the year 2157, the teachers were robots. This implies that instead of human teachers, the educational system was likely automated and operated by artificial intelligence. This could be a result of advancements in technology and the integration of AI into various aspects of society, including education.

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  • 7. 

    When does the story take place?

    • 2157

    • 1924

    • 2176

    • 2154

    Correct Answer
    A. 2157
  • 8. 

    Where did Tommy find the real book?

    • Outside his house

    • In the attic of his house

    • On the roof of his house

    • On the road

    Correct Answer
    A. In the attic of his house
    Explanation
    In Isaac Asimov's short story "The Fun They Had," Tommy discovers a real, physical book in the attic of his house. This book fascinates him and Margie because they are used to reading on screens and have never seen a real book before. The attic setting emphasizes the rarity and antiquity of physical books in their futuristic world.

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  • 9. 

    In which year did "The Fun They Had" first appeared?

    • 1951

    • 1954

    • 1960

    • 1973

    Correct Answer
    A. 1951
    Explanation
    "The Fun They Had" first appeared in 1951.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following words describe Tommy's attitude towards Margie?

    • Nasty

    • Condescending

    • Affectionate

    • Pleasant

    Correct Answer
    A. Condescending
    Explanation
    Tommy's attitude towards Margie can be described as condescending. This means that he behaves in a superior and patronizing manner towards her, looking down on her and treating her as if she is inferior.

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