Life on the Silly Isles

A couple moved to the Silly Isles after falling in love with the area during a holiday. They initially considered buying a pub on Briar but ended up living on Tresco, where they work in a garden and a hotel. Tresco offers a primary school for their son, but he will need to attend secondary school on Saint Mary's. The islands are popular with tourists, who appreciate their beauty and tranquility.

How long ago did the narrator and her husband move to the Silly Isles?

• Four years ago

• Seven years ago

• Six years ago

• Five years ago

Which island did the narrator and her husband visit during their holiday?

• Briar

• Saint Mary's

• Tresco

• St. Agnes

What did the narrator and her husband initially consider buying on Briar?

• A house

• A hotel

• A pub

• A garden

Where do the narrator and her husband currently live?

• Saint Mary's

• Briar

• Tresco

• St. Agnes

What is the narrator's job on Tresco?

• Teacher

• Gardener

• Tour guide

• Hotel manager

How large is Tresco in square kilometers?

• Six and a half

• Four

• Five

• Less than three

How many people approximately live on Tresco?

• 400

• 300

• 200

• 100

Where will the narrator's son go for secondary school?

• Briar

• Tresco

• Saint Mary's

• St. Agnes

What do most island kids do during weekends when attending secondary school?

• Stay on the island

• Visit another island

• Go home

• Stay at school

How do tourists generally behave when visiting the islands?

• Polite and friendly

• Uninterested

• Noisy and rude

• Indifferent