Question

Tommy is not Margie’s brother. Who is he? Find story clues to support your answer.

Answer 1

Tommy is a character from Isaac Asimov's "The Fun They Had". He is Margie's friend, who is thirteen years old. He is older that Margie and smarter than her as he has seen more telebooks as compared to her. 

The story shows at different moments that they are not together. For example, when Margie finds an original book in her grandfather's house, Tommy is not with her. She shows the book later to Tommy. 

Answer 2

Answer :

In the short story 'The Fun They Had' by Isaac Asimov, Tommy is not Margie's brother but her thirteen-year-old friend. He is older and smarter than Margie and has seen many more telebooks as compared to her.

The following story clues show that Tommy and Margie are not siblings :

1. 'said, “Where did you find it?”  “In my house.” He pointed without  looking, because he was busy reading. “In the  attic.”'

2. '“Sure he is. My father knows as much as  my teacher.”'

3. 'They weren’t even half  finished when Margie’s  mother called, “Margie!  School!”'

4. '“Maybe,” he said, nonchalantly. He  walked away whistling, the dusty old book  tucked beneath his arm.'