Mr. Keane's School Decisions and Tilly's Learning

Mr. Keane, a principal who loves his school, decides to extend school days to Sundays and summer. Tilly, a student, raises concerns about missing out on learning outside school. Mr. Keane realizes the importance of learning beyond academics and cancels the extra school days, much to the joy of students and teachers.

What is the main theme introduced at the beginning of the story?

• The importance of holidays

• The school's financial issues

• Mr. Keane's love for the school

• Tilly's dislike for school

What does Tilly learn at school?

• How to cook

• Shapes, colors, numbers, and letters

• How to play sports

• How to sing

What activities does Tilly enjoy on weekends?

• Climbing trees and walking her dog

• Playing video games

• Going to the mall

• Visiting her grandparents

What change does Mr. Keane announce regarding school days?

• School will start later

• School will be held on Sundays

• School will end earlier

• School will have more holidays

How do the teachers and students feel about the extended school days?

• Confused

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Unhappy

What does Tilly tell Mr. Keane about her learning?

• She hasn't learned how to climb trees

• She has learned everything

• She prefers online classes

• She wants more homework

What realization does Mr. Keane come to after talking to Tilly?

• The school needs more teachers

• The school should be bigger

• The school should have more sports

• Not everyone is learning everything

What is the community's reaction to Mr. Keane's final decision?

• They are indifferent

• They are confused

• They are disappointed

• They celebrate joyfully