Main Idea
Who chose the boarding school for Dahl and dropped him off?
his mother
Cunning
sneakily smart
Where did kids get most of their food from?
home/parents
How might have the appearance of the school made Dahl worry?
It looked like a private lunatic asylum.
What color were Dahl's stockings, flannel shorts, shirt, and school cap?
grey
What is the overall experience that Dahl is describing in this passage?
His experience of going to a new school and the environment of the school.
Briskly
quickly and short
How do we know Dahl is going through a major change in life?
He is leaving home for the first time and entering a new environment.
How would you describe Dahl’s relationship to the rest of his family?
very close
How much of the building was reserved for the Headmaster and his family?
one-third
How are tuck-boxes used?
to store the kids food and valuables
Pry
look closely into something secret or private
Why are tuck-boxes such an important place for a student’s valuables?
Tuck-boxes are viewed as sacred and nobody has the right to look into them.
Why might have Dahl's mother chose this school for him?
To make sure he would be close to home.
What was painted on Dahl's brand new trunk and tuck-box?
R. DAHL
Who might Dahl be the most worried about based on the passage?
the Headmaster
Apprehensive
nervous or uneasy
How did the Headmaster try to save money at the school?
He encouraged parents to send food to the students often.
Why did Dahl cry after his mother left in the taxi?
He was alone for the first time in an unfamiliar environment.
What town was the school located in?
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
What is an overall theme can we identify from this passage?
We can face unfamiliar, exciting, and scary situations when growing up.
Esplanade
long walking area next to a body of water
What evidence shows how Dahl feels about the Headmaster?
He describes the Headmaster as having the grin of a shark and that the school being a part of a money-making business suited him.
What can we tell about Dahl's personality based on how he describes his surroundings?
He is very observant.
What did Arkle feed his pet frog?
Slugs