Why were people calling him bad names?

[Bady]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #196 "Phrasal Verbs (L to P)", question 2

He is different, so many children ......... him.

(a) made fun at
(b) made fun over
(c) make fun of

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #196 "Phrasal Verbs (L to P)", answer 2

He is different, so many children make fun of him.

Correct answer: (c) make fun of
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WHY WERE PEOPLE CALLING HIM BAD NAMES

[Mister Micawber]

He was different: a case of prejudice and intolerance.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's