Why did Margie keep thinking about the old school?

Correct answer: She liked the idea of studying together

Margie kept thinking about the old school because she was attracted to the idea of children learning together in a common classroom. Tommy’s description made her imagine pupils of the same age sharing lessons, helping one another, and enjoying human companionship. Therefore, option A is correct. She did not admire the machine’s voice; in fact, mechanical instruction seemed dull and lonely. She also did not want faster Geography lessons, since the Geography sector had already caused difficulty, and there is no suggestion that she wanted to become a County Inspector. The question highlights her growing awareness that education includes friendship and shared experience, not merely the delivery of information.