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                                                   THE FUN THEY HAD

        Questions based on Extracts


        Questions

        A. “Today Tommy found a real book!”


        Q1. Who is the speaker in this line, and who is being addressed?


        Q2. What does Margie mean by a “real book”?

        Q3. What is the significance of Tommy finding a real book?


        B. “Gee,” said Tommy, “what a waste. When you’re through with the book, you just throw it away, I guess.”


        Questions

        Q1. Why does Tommy think the book is a waste?


        Q2. What does this line suggest about the future world portrayed in the story?

        Q3. What tone is conveyed by Tommy’s reaction?


        C. She was thinking about the old schools they had when her grandfather’s grandfather was a little boy. All
        the kids from the whole neighborhood came, laughing and shouting in the schoolyard...

        Questions


        Q1. What is Margie imagining here?

        Q2. Why does this image appeal to Margie?


        Q3. How does this moment reflect the story's title, “The Fun They Had”?

        Answer in 40-50 words


        1. Compare and contrast the old and modern (future) education systems as described in the story.

        2. Why did Margie hate school? What does it tell you about her personality?


        3. How does the story reflect the importance of social interaction in learning?

        4. Do you think technology can replace teachers completely? Justify your answer with reference to the story



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