Tilly's School and Family Adventures

The story follows Mr. Kean, a principal who loves his school so much that he decides to extend school days to weekends, holidays, and summer. Tilly, a student, expresses concerns about missing out on family time and personal growth. Mr. Kean realizes the importance of balance and decides to revert to the regular school schedule, emphasizing the value of family time. The school community celebrates this decision.

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

• The importance of holidays

• The love of a principal for his school

• The adventures of Tilly

• The challenges of learning

What does Tilly do on weekends?

• She visits her grandparents

• She climbs her favorite tree

• She goes to school

• She plays video games

How do the students and teachers feel about attending school on Saturdays?

• They are confused

• They are excited

• They do not want to go

• They are indifferent

What additional day does Mr. Kean decide to include for school after Saturdays?

• Fridays

• Wednesdays

• Mondays

• Sundays

Which holidays does Mr. Kean want to include in the school schedule?

• Only Christmas

• Only Thanksgiving

• All holidays

• Only Easter

What is Mr. Kean's plan for the summer?

• To have school every day

• To close the school

• To organize a sports event

• To have a summer camp

What does Tilly tell Mr. Kean about her dog Beans?

• Beans has learned to sit

• Beans hasn't learned to sit

• Beans can jump over the creek

• Beans is very obedient

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

• The students need more homework

• The school needs more teachers

• Not everyone is learning everything

• The school should be bigger

What decision does Mr. Kean make about the school schedule?

• To continue with the extended schedule

• To hire more teachers

• To add more subjects

• To revert to the original schedule

What is the main message of the story?

• Holidays should be spent studying

• Balance between school and family time is important

• Learning happens only in school

• School is more important than family time