Why is the criticism of technology in the story not extreme?

Correct answer: Because the story shows both usefulness and limitation of technology

The story does not offer a one-sided attack on technology. Mechanical teaching has clear advantages: it can give lessons at home, follow a schedule, mark answers, and be adjusted to a learner’s level. These features make it convenient and efficient. At the same time, Margie’s lonely routine and boredom reveal what the machine cannot provide so well: friendship, shared classroom life, and warm human interaction.

Option A is therefore correct because it includes both usefulness and limitation. Saying that the machine never works or gives no lessons contradicts the story. Saying that old schools had no benefit also ignores Margie’s growing interest in their companionship. The balanced criticism asks readers to value helpful technology without assuming that efficiency alone can replace human teachers and classmates.