NOVEL:
GOOD BYE, MR. CHIPS
(James
Hilton)
Chapter No. 1
Question
with short answers
Q.1. What was the effect of old age on Mr.Chips when
he was living a retired life?
Ans: Old
age affected Mr. Chips he usually got sleepy. For him hours passed like a lazy
cattle moving across a landscape.
Q.2. How did Mr. Chips measured his time when he was
living at Mrs. Wickett’s house?
Ans: When
Mr. Chips was living at Mrs. Wickett’s house he usually measured his time by
signals of past. He spent his life hearing the bells of the Brookfield school.
Q.3. What type of a voice did Mr. Chips have after
his retirement?
Ans: After
his retirement Mr. Chips voice becomes a bit jerky and a high-picked. But still
he had a touch of his young lively voice.
Q.4. What did Mr. Chips like to do in his old age?
Ans: In
his old age Mr. Chips like to sit by the fire. He used to take cup of tea and
listening the bells of Brookfield school.
Q.5. What did Mr. Chips do after the last bell of
the school?
Ans: After
the last bell of the school Mr. Chips wind up his clock. Then he turned out the
gas and put wire guard on it. Than he carry a detective novel and go to his
bed.
Q.6. Did Mr. Chips enjoy his sleep?
Ans: Mr.
Chips enjoyed his sleep very much. It came to him swiftly and peacefully. His
days and nights are full of dreaming.
Q.7. What did Dr. Merivale say about Mr. Chips
health?
Ans: Dr.
Merivale said about Mr. Chips health that he was healthier and fitter. He would
not have any fatal disease. He would die a natural death.
Q.8. How was the day when Mr. Chips came to
Brookfield for interview?
Ans: When
Mr. Chips came to Brookfield school it was a sunny day in July. The air was
full of sweet smell of flowers. A cricket match being played between Brookfield
and Barnhurst school.
Q.9. How did Mr. Wetherby advise Mr. Chips on the
day of his interview?
Ans: Mr.
Wetherby advised Mr. Chips to give his zeal of youth to the Brookfield and it
would give him something in return. He also advised him do not allow anyone to
play tricks with him. He asked him to take a firm attitude.
Q.10. How did the boys look like when Mr. Chips took
his first class at Brookfield?
Ans: When
Mr. Chips took his first class at Brookfield, there were five hundred students
in his class. They looked like lusty Barbarians. They were also decent little
boys separately but as a whole crowed they were also looked like lusty
barbarians.
Choose the write meaning of underlined words:
1 Mr. Chips remained ragged at Melbury.
a)
in bad
condition
b)
poorly dressed
c)
simple
d)
patient
2 The boys looked like Barbarians ready to pounce
upon Mr. Chips.
a)
Cover
b)
Climb on
c)
Jump on
d)
Agree with
3 The boys of his first class looked like little ruffians.
a)
Angles
b)
Innocent
children
c)
Serious student
d)
Unruly people
4 Mr. Chips used to sit by the fire when the autumn gales
rattled the windows.
a)
Clouds
b)
Hard winds
c)
Breeze
d)
Fog
5 A cubby little boy made a brilliant century
on that day.
a)
Strong
b)
Active
c)
Smart
d)
Fat
Correct Answers:
1-a
|
2-c
|
3-d
|
4-b
|
5-d
|
Chapter No. 2
Question
with short answers
Q.1. What was situated beyond Brookfield?
Ans: Brookfield
stood behind the line of old elm trees. There was a dependent village and open
fen country beyond it.
Q.2. How was the reputation of Brookfield school
after the Napoleonic Wars?
Ans: The
reputation of Brookfield school reduced after the Napoleonic Wars. Mr. Wetherby
tried his best to restore the fame and reputation of Brookfield school but it
always remains on second rank.
Q.3. When was Brookfield school opened?
Ans: Brookfield
school was opened during the region of Queen Elizabeth it was a public school
opened in a small town of Brookfield.
Q.4. When was the school rebuilt?
Ans: The
school was rebuilt in the region of George-1.
Q.5. What was the reputation of Brookfield School?
Ans: There
had been a great rise and fall in the reputation of Brookfield school. At
sometimes it was a famous public school and have a good reputation and at
another time it was almost on zero and always remains on second rank.
Q.6. What type of people did Brookfield produce?
Ans: Brookfield
produced Knights, Bishops, judges, Businessmen, Colonial Administrators,
Members of Parliament and professional men.
Q.7. How did Brookfield serve military during World
War-1?
Ans: Brookfield
served military a lot during the World War-1. Their ground was used for
military training. Its students and teachers also joined and fought for their
country.
Q.8. How Brookfield serves during the general
strike?
Ans: Brookfield
served a lot during the general strike they maintained the supply line. They
also protected the private and government properties.
Q.9. What did snobbish people say about Brookfield?
Ans: Some
snobbish people say something strange about Brookfield school. They confessed
that they already heard of it.
Q.10. Was Mr. Chips an institution at Brookfield?
Ans: Yes,
Mr. Chips was himself an institution at Brookfield. He spent a long time there
and this school was be-all and end-all to him.
Choose the write meaning of underlined words:
1 Some snobbish people said that they thought
they had heard of Brookfield.
a)
Simple
b)
Serious
c)
Rich
d)
Proud
2 At the age of fifty Mr. chips was the doyen of
the staff.
a)
Dependent
b)
Leader
c)
Friend
d)
Member
3 Mr. Chips was not conceited.
a)
Proud
b)
Lazy
c)
Active
d)
Serious
4 Mr. Chips was given an uproarious farewell.
a)
Grand
b)
Honorable
c)
Noisy
d)
Warm
5 After sometimes, Mr. Chips began to find a
comfortable niche in his mind.
a)
Seat
b)
Recess
c)
Thought
d)
Dream
Correct Answer:
1-d
|
2-b
|
3-a
|
4-c
|
5-b
|
Chapter No. 3
Question
with short answers
Q.1. Where did Mr. Chips live after his retirement?
Ans: After
his retirement Mr. Chips lived at Mrs. Wickett’s house. He was retired in 1931
at the age of sixty-five.
Q.2. What was the condition of Mr. Chips room at
Mrs. Wickett’s house?
Ans: Mr.
Chips room was small, comfortable and sunny. Mrs. Wickett’s house was not so
good but suitable to live in.
Q.3. How was Mr. Chips room decorated?
Ans: It
was simply decorated. There were few book-shelves in which literature, history
books and some novels are present. There was also an old carpet, a chair. some
trophies and a picture in Mr. Chips room.
Q.4. How did Mr. Chips spend his days after his
retirement?
Ans: Mr. Chips spend most of his time in taking tea,
reading books and receiving the visitors. He walked in the playground and
watched games and greeting with boys.
Q.5. What was Mr. Chips routine at night?
Ans:
At night Mr. Chips wind up his clock after the last bell of the school. He
turned out the gas and carries a detective novel to his bed without reading the
single page sleep came to him swiftly.
Q.6. How was Mr. Chips life after his retirement?
Ans: After
his retirement Mr. Chips lived a pleasant life. He had no cares and worried his
pension was enough. He can afford anything what he wanted.
Q.7. Who was Major Collingwood?
Ans: Major
Colling wood had been the student of Mr. Chips. Once Mr. Chips punished him for
climbing on the gymnasiums roof. Later he was killed in Egypt.
Q.8. What did Mrs. Wickett tell about Major
Collingwood?
Ans: Mrs.
Wickett told that he was never had a little rude to her but they never had any
angry talk between them.
Choose the correct underlined word:
1 After his retirement Mr. Chips lived a pleasant, placid
life.
a)
Peaceful
b)
Cheerful
c)
Wonderful
d)
Active
2 Mr. Chips script was thin, spidery but very
legible.
a)
Fair
b)
Readable
c)
Fine
d)
Sloping
3 Mr. Chips pension was adequate.
a)
Less than enough
b)
Enough
c)
More than enough
d)
Little
4 Mr. Chips strolled across the road to the
playgrounds.
a)
Crossed
b)
Covered
c)
Walked
d)
Looked
5 Collingwood was a cheeky boy.
a)
Proud
b)
Prudish
c)
Naughty
d)
Sensible
Correct Answers:
1-a
|
2-d
|
3-b
|
4-c
|
5-d
|
Chapter No. 4
Question
with short answers
Q.1. Where did Mr. Chips go to spend the summer
vacation in 1896?
Ans: Mr.
Chips went to Lake District to
spend his summer vacation in 1896 along with his friend Rowden.
Q.2. What did Mr. Chips see while climbing on Great
Gable?
Ans: When
Mr. Chips climbing on the Great Gable he saw a young girl there. She was waving
excitedly from a dangerous rock.
Q.3. What did Mr. Chips think?
Ans: Mr.
Chips thought that the girl was in danger she needed help to come down from the
mountain. So he ran toward her for helping her.
Q.4. What happened with Mr. Chips when he ran to
help the young girl?
Ans: In
hurry Mr. Chips could not run properly he slipped and injured his ankle.
Q.5. What was the young girl actually doing?
Ans: The
young girl was not in any kind of difficulty. She was waving to her friend
standing father down the mountain. In fact the young girl was an expert
climber.
Q.6. How did Mr. Chips reach his house?
Ans: The
young girl along with his friend helped Mr. Chips and took him to his house.
The young girl thought that he was responsible for the whole incident.
Q.7. How did Mr. Chips and Katherine fall in love
with each other?
Ans: Katherine
came daily on her bicycle to meet and nurse Mr. Chips. He fell in love with
Katherine because of his kind nature because Mr. Chips did not like modern
woman.
Q.8. When did Mr. Chips marry Katherine?
Ans: Mr.
Chips married Katherine in London a week before the beginning of autumn. They
fell in love with each other within a week as Katherine has no parents so she
married from the house of her aunt.
Choose the correct underlined words:
1 Brookfield was haven for Mr. Chips.
a)
Shelter
b)
Home
c)
Satisfaction
d)
Boon
2 Mr. Chips wrenched his ankle.
a)
Broke
b)
Injured
c)
Strained
d)
Cut
3 Mr. Chips hobbled with a stick to a Tiny
Church.
a)
Jumped
b)
Walked
c)
Strolled
d)
Limped
4 Mr. Chips was not very articulate.
a)
Active
b)
Efficient
c)
Expressive
d)
Artilistic
5 Mr. Chips did not contradiet with
Katherine.
a)
Agree
b)
Oppose
c)
Cooperate
d)
Disobey
Correct Answers:
1-a
|
2-c
|
3-d
|
4-c
|
5-b
|
Chapter No. 5
Question
with short answers
Q.1. Did Mr. Chips tell Katherine all about his
weakness before marriage?
Ans: Yes
Mr. Chips told Katherine all about his weakness before marriage. He told her of
his mediocre degree and his weak discipline. He said that he would never get
promotion and marry a young and ambitious girl.
Q.2. What was Katherine response?
Ans: Katherine
heard all this calmly her response was very interesting he just laughed in
answer.
Q.3. What did Katherine say to Mr. Chips the night
before his wedding?
Ans: Katherine
said to Mr. Chips that he was felt a new boy beginning his first term with him.
She asked Mr. Chips if she should call him sir or Mr. Chips. She said Mr. Chips
would be right than she said Good-Bye Mr. Chips.
Q.4. What type of person was Mr. Chips before his
marriage?
Ans: Before
his marriage Mr. Chips was a dry person. He had confidence, satisfaction and
everything except inspiration.
Q.5. What was the influence of this marriage on Mr.
Chips?
Ans: Marriage
influenced a positive effect on Mr. Chips. He began to take interest in life it
made him a new man. His outlook on life broadened and become more popular at
Brookfield school.
Choose the correct underlined words:
1 Mr. Chips had a mediocre degree.
a)
Modern
b)
Average
c)
Good
d)
Poor
2 Mr. Chips remembered the dizzy happiness.
a)
Strange
b)
Dim
c)
Real
d)
Puzzled
3 Katherine was immensely popular with the
master and boys alike.
a)
Really
b)
Mildly
c)
Simply
d)
Greatly
4 Katherine said with mock gravity that she
was little confused.
a)
Seriousness
b)
Grounds
c)
Grotesque
d)
Grumble
5 The accident had caused so momentous happening.
a)
Serious
b)
Sensible
c)
Important
d)
Moment
Correct Answers:
1-b
|
2-d
|
3-d
|
4-a
|
5-c
|
Chapter No. 6
Question with short answers
Q.1.
What influence did Katherine exercise on Mr. Chips?
Ans:
Katherine
exercised influenced had a positive impact on Mr. Chips. She induced a new life
in him and she made him a new man. She also sharpened his sense of humor and
improved his discipline. He became more popular in Brookfield and people began
to love him.
Q.2.
What did Katherine do to make Mr. Chips to see beyond the roofs and torrents of
Brookfield?
Ans:
She
broadened his outlook to made him to see beyond the roofs and torrents of
Brookfield. Mr. Chips confined himself within the four walls of Brookfield so
he understands there was life even the outside of Brookfield school.
Q.3.
How did Mr. Chips remember Katherine after her death?
Ans:
Mr.
Chips remembered Katherine very much after her death. He saw her running along
the corridors. She remained alive in his heart. He imagined Katherine giving
him a good advised and taking part in concert.
Q.4.
What were the political ideas of Mr. Chips and how they were different from
Katherine’s views?
Ans:
Mr.
Chips was conservative while Katherine had radical socialist views according to
political ideas. Her idealism worked upon his maturity to produce a mixture so
gentle and wise.
Q.5.
What happened when Katherine suggested a match between the Mission and
Brookfield?
Ans:
The
whole staff became against this new idea when Katherine suggested a match
between Mission and Brookfield because everyone believed that East End boys
would be miscreants and would made every one upset.
Q.6.
How did Katherine persuade Mr. Chips to consent to the match between the
Mission and Brookfield?
Ans:
Katherine
succeeded to change the old idea of Mr. Chips she persuaded him by saying that
England would not ever be divided into officers and ranks. Those boys were as
important to England as Brookfield.
Q.7.
Did the authorities consent to the match between the Mission and Brookfield?
Ans:
Yes
authorities gave consent to the match between Mission and Brookfield because
Mr. Chips advocated Katherine proposal strongly and the change of attitude was very
strong.
Q.8.
Did the team from poplar come to play match with Brookfield?
Ans:
Yes
the team came from poplar and played soccer with the second team of
Brookfield’s. It is defeated by seven goals after this they took tea, met the
Headmaster and visited the school and left with sweet memories behind them.
Choose
the correct underlined word.
1
Mr. Chips was conservative in politics.
a) Active
b) Considerate
c) Traditional
d) Revolutionary
2
The authorities gave consent to the dangerous experiment.
a) Opinion
b) Permission
c) Facility
d) Convenience
3
Katherine was an astonishing girl wife.
a) Amazing
b) Astray
c) Atrocious
d) Avaricious
4
Mr. Chips could not refute Katherine’s idea.
a) Follow
b) Regain
c) Reform
d) Negate
5
Mr. Chips was conscientious.
a) Conscious
b) Conspicuous
c) Painstaking
d) Constituents
Correct
Answers:
1-c
|
2-b
|
3-a
|
4-d
|
5-c
|
Chapter No. 7
Question with short answers
Q.1.
How did Katherine urge Mr. Chips to ignore the mistake of his students?
Ans:
Katherine
urged Mr. Chips to give his students a chance. She asked him to talk them
politely and they would be all right. She also asked him to give them a last
warning that they would be punished if they repeated the mistake.
Q.2.
What type of boys did Katherine want to be punished?
Ans:
Katherine
was not in favour of punishing the students. She advised Mr. Chips to give a
chance to his students. She only wanted to punish the rude and arrogant boys.
Q.3.
How many times did Mr. Chips not accepted Katherine’s opinion?
Ans:
Once
in a ten time he did not accept Katherine’s opinion. In many cases he rather
wished he had accepted her advice.
Q.4.
What happened to Mr. Chips when after Katherine’s death he wanted to punish a
boy?
Ans:
After
Katherine’s death Mr. Chips wanted to punish a boy he felt a softening wave of
memory. Then the brown eyes would twinkle into a shine that was message for the
boy that all was well.
Q.5.
What memories of Katherine used to come Mr. Chips mind again and again?
Ans:
Mr.
Chips saw Katherine running in the corridors or laughing at some of his
mistake. He imagined her in giving good piece of advised or taking part in
concert.
Choose
the correct underlines word.
1
Mr. Chips remembered Katherine scampering along the stone corridors.
a)
Running
b)
Walking
c)
Appearing
d)
Sitting
2
Mr. Chips remembered funny anecdotes.
a)
Jokes
b)
Events
c)
Short stories
d)
Tit bit
3
Mr. Chips made desultory notes in an exercise-book.
a)
Systematic
b)
Unsystematic
c)
Regular
d)
Useful
4
About once in ten times, Mr. Chips was adamant and would not be persuade.
a)
Adaptable
b)
Genius
c)
Serious
d)
Inflexible
5
Katherine did not like the cocksure type of boys.
a)
Arrogant
b)
Simple
c)
Mischievous
d)
Idle
Correct
Answers:
1-a
|
2-c
|
3-b
|
4-d
|
5-a
|
Chapter No.
8
Question with
short answers
Q.1.
When did Katherine Bridges die?
Ans:
Katherine
and her new born baby died on the same day 1st April, 1898. She died just two
years after her marriage.
Q.2.
Why did Mr. Chips not want to receive condolences on the death anniversary of
his wife?
Ans:
He
was much grieved and condolences added to his grief that’s why MR. Chips did
not wanted to receive the condolences on the death anniversary of his wife.
Q.3.
What was the April foolery Mr. Chips faced?
Ans:
Once
on 1st April Mr. Chips received a number of letters. He opened them one by one
but each letter contained a blank sheet than he realized that it had been a
piece of April foolery.
Q.4.
Did people want to make a fool of him on Ist April?
Ans:
No
people don’t want to make him a fool on Ist April because his wife had died on
Ist April 1898. People wanted to send him message of condolence but they feared
that their condolences added to his grief so they sent him blank letter.
Q.5.
Why did Ist April foolery not leave any impact upon Mr. Chips mind?
Ans:
His
wife and new-born baby died on Ist April 1898 so he was lost in his thoughts
that’s why Ist April foolery did not leave any impact on Mr. Chips.
Choose
the correct underlined word.
1
On the day of Katherine’s death, Mr. Chips paced through Brookfield village as
in the same horrifying nightmare.
a)
Dark horse
b)
Bad dream
c)
Black mare
d)
Witch
2
Mr. Chips nodded and stumbled on.
a)
Slipped
b)
Stopped
c)
Sat
d)
Walked
3
Mr. Chips was standing in a trance.
a)
Happy mood
b)
Sadness
c)
Lost in thoughts
d)
Unconscious state
4
The letter did not leave any impact on Mr. Chips.
a)
Effect
b)
Sign
c)
Symbol
d)
Fact
5
A boy met Mr. Chips in the lane outside the school.
a)
Lawn
b)
Line
c)
Street
d)
Ground
Correct
Answers:
1-b
|
2-a
|
3-d
|
4-a
|
5-c
|
Chapter
No. 9
Question with
short answers
Q.1.
What change did the death of Katherine bring in Mr. Chips?
Ans:
After
the death of Katherine Mr. Chips became suddenly a kind of man whom boys
classed as old.
Q.2.
Why did the boys call Mr. Chips old after the death of Katherine?
Ans:
The
boys called Mr. Chips old because they suddenly notice his grey hairs. In fact
he was fifty but still active and strong. He could still knock up half century
in cricket field.
Q.3.
What was about the verifying glance of Mr. Chips?
Ans:
Mr.
Chips wore glasses slipping down the nose. His eyebrows were usually shifted
one a little higher than other. He used to cast a glance half pensive and half
inspecting. This was the verifying glance of Mr. Chips become popular mimicry.
Q.4.
What changes occurred in Mr. Chips with the start of new century after the
death of his wife?
Ans:
After
the death of his wife Mr. Chips habits and jokes merged into a harmony. He
began to felt disciplinary problems and also began to feel pride in himself and
his position.
Q.5.
How was Mr. Chips at fifty?
Ans:
At
fifty Mr. Chips had grey hairs he was still active and strong as before. He took
knee interested in his work and played cricket regularly.
Choose
the correct underlined word.
1
Mr. Chips was orthodox about Lioyd George and Budget.
a)
Strict
b)
Lenient
c)
Liberal
d)
Traditional
2
Mr. Chips wore a tattered gown.
a)
Loose
b)
Costly
c)
Torn
d)
Simple
3
Mr. Chips gaze was half rapt and half quizzical.
a)
Queer
b)
Satisfying
c)
Comical
d)
Questioning
4
Just a marriage added something so did bereavement.
a)
Sorrow
b)
Separation
c)
Happiness
d)
Tension
5
With the new century there settled upon Mr. Chips mellowness.
a)
Simplicity
b)
Maturity
c)
Seriousness
d)
Strangeness
Correct
Answers:
1-d
|
2-c
|
3-d
|
4-a
|
5-b
|
Chapter No.
10
Question with
short answers
Q.1.
When did and how Mr. Meldrum die?
Ans:
Mr.
Meldrum died in 1900 after serving Brookfield for thirty years. He died of
Pneumonia.
Q.2.
Who became the Acting Head after the death of Mr. Meldrum?
Ans:
Mr.
Chips was made Acting Head of Brookfield after the death of Mr. Meldrum.
Q.3.
When was Mr. Ralston appointed as headmaster of Brookfield School?
Ans:
After
the death of Mr. Meldrum Mr. Ralston was appointed for the Headmaster of
Brookfield because he was young, efficient, well-educated and a strict
disciplinarian.
Q.4.
What did Mr. Ralston announce on a May morning when all were summoned in the
Big Hall?
Ans:
Mr.
Ralston announced that King Edward seventh died that morning. There would be no
School that afternoon but a service would be held in church at four-thirty.
Q.5.
What duty was assigned to the students of Brookfield when the railway men went
on strike?
Ans:
The
students of Brookfield were assigned the duty to guard the railway line because
the railway men went on strike the soldiers were driving trains and the
strikers started thrown stones at trains.
Q.6.
Who was Mr. Jones and what was his duty?
Ans:
Mr.
Jones was an employee of the Railway Department. He is one of the striker and
incharge of signal-box.
Q.7.
Who was Cricklade?
Ans:
Cricklade
was one of the students of Brookfield. He was also guarding the railway line.
He asked Mr. Chips what should he do if any stricker meet him.
Choose
the correct underlined word.
1
Everyone was summoned to a Big Hall.
a)
Asked
b)
Allowed
c)
Sent for
d)
Permitted
2
Mr. Chips was a less ferocious animal.
a)
Wild
b)
Serious
c)
Simple
d)
Bold
3
Grayson was preoccupied.
a)
Covered
b)
Busy
c)
Over burdened
d)
Lost in thought
4
The legendary lady was sitting like a crumbling doll.
a)
Old
b)
Famous
c)
Grand
d)
Missionary
5
Was it only a century or was it an epoch.
a)
Era
b)
Year
c)
Month
d)
Days
Correct
Answers:
1-c
|
2-a
|
3-d
|
4-b
|
5-a
|
Chapter No.
11
Question with
short answers
Q.1.
Why didn’t Mr. Chips like Mr. Ralston?
Ans:
The
temperaments of Mr. Chips and Mr. Ralston were quite different. Mr. Chips was
soft and mild while Mr. Ralston was strict and severe. Mr. Chips was old and
conservative while Mr. Ralston was modern and young that’s why Mr. Chips didn’t
like him.
Q.2.
Why did Mr. Ralston want to get rid of Mr. Chips?
Ans:
Mr.
Ralston wanted to get rid of Mr. Chips because he was an old fashion man. His
method of teaching and pronunciation was also old. Mr. Ralston didn’t like
these things.
Q.3.
Who supported Mr. Chips in his quarrel with Mr. Ralston?
Ans:
All
the students, their parent and master supported Mr. Chips in his quarrel with
Mr. Ralston. Everyone wished that Mr. Chips stay in Brookfield.
Q.4.
What did Mr. Chips tell Mr. Ralston at the end of the quarrel?
Ans:
At
the end of the quarrel Mr. Chips took his gown and took a few step towards door
then turned and told Mr. Ralston that he didn’t intend to resign and that Mr.
Ralston could do what he like to do.
Q.5.
What reason did Mr. Chips give for not giving up the old method of teaching?
Ans:
Mr.
Chips said that had been teaching those languages in the same way for the last
thirty-eight years and nobody has objected it. Mr. Meldrum and Mr. Wetherby
approved his method of teaching when he joined Brookfield.
Q.6.
Was Mr. Ralston popular in Brookfield?
Ans:
No,
Mr. Ralston was not popular in Brookfield. He was feared and respected. After
his quarreled with Mr. Chips the dislike increases and fear removed and respect
was also destroyed.
Choose
the correct underlined word.
1
Mr. Ralston told Mr. Chips that his habit were slovenly.
a)
simple
b)
slow
c)
unclean
d)
serious
2
Mr. Ralston told Mr. Chips that it is the mixture of slackness and obstinacy.
a)
Obedience
b)
Laziness
c)
Shyness
d)
Willfulness
3
In a torrent of thoughts Mr. Chips made answers to himself.
a)
Boiling
b)
Gush
c)
Tortuous
d)
Recollecting
4
Mr. Chips thought that Mr. Ralston had brought vulgar, ostentatious and
all the hectic rotten-ripeness of the age.
a)
Showy
b)
Poor
c)
Rustic
d)
Shrewd
5
Mr. Ralston told Mr. Chips that he stuck to his old methods resulted in chaos.
a)
Hopelessness
b)
Helplessness
c)
Confusion
d)
Misunderstanding
Correct
Answers:
1-c
|
2-d
|
3-b
|
4-a
|
5-c
|
Chapter No.
12
Question with
short answers
Q.1.
When did Mr. Chips suffer from bronchitis?
Ans:
Mr.
Chips was suffered from bronchitis in 1913 then he thought that he could not do
his duty well. So he resign from his service at the age of 65.
Q.2.
What was presented to Mr. Chips at the time of retirement?
Ans:
Mr.
Chips was presented with a cheque, a clock and a writing desk at the time of
his retirement.
Q.3.
What did Mr. Chips say about the captain of the school?
Ans:
Mr.
Chips made humorous speech for the captain of the school. He said that they
belonged to an exaggerating family. Once Mr. Chips gave one mark to his father
and he changed it into seven.
Q.4.
What are the important events of the Brookfield did Mr. Chips mention in his
farewell party?
Ans:
Mr.
Chips mentioned the first bicycle, the seven week frost, bonfire, big hall of
Brookfield school changed into a hospital and lamp-boy. Mr. Chips mentioned
these important events in his farewell party.
Q.5.
How much time did Mr. Chips spend in Brookfield?
Ans:
He
spent forty-two years in Brookfield school. He spent his time very happily.
Q.6.
Who became the head of Brookfield after Mr. Ralston?
Ans:
After
Mr. Ralston Mr. Chatteris became the head of the Brookfield school. His age was
34 years. He was brilliant, young, modern and very friendly. All the students
liked him.
Choose
the correct underlined word.
1
There was tumultuous cheers.
a)
Uproarious
b)
Melodious
c)
Harmonious
d)
Musical
2
The bonfire was lit near the pavilion.
a)
Pavement
b)
Big Hall
c)
Theatre
d)
Stage
3
Mr. Chips wrote his articles for the Brookfield terminal magazine.
a)
Terminus
b)
Final
c)
Testimonial
d)
Yearly
4
Mr. Chips thrashed captain’s father for exaggeration.
a)
Praised
b)
Flattered
c)
Crushed
d)
Punished
5
Mr. Chips thrashed captain’s father for exaggeration.
a)
Examination
b)
Simplification
c)
Excess
d)
Estimation
Correct
Answers:
1-a
|
2-c
|
3-b
|
4-d
|
5-c
|
Chapter No.
13
Question with
short answers
Q.1.
What services did Brookfield School render during the World War-I?
Ans: Brookfield School
serves a lot during the World War-I. The teachers and student took part in War.
Many of them joined army. The ground of school was also used for training of
the soldiers.
Q.2.
Why did Chips join Brookfield again?
Ans:
Mr.
Chatteris requested Mr. Chips to joined the Brookfield School again because
master had joined the army for World War-I. Due to over-worked he was ill. The
new staff of the school not doing well. Mr. Chips accepted the offer and joined
Brookfield again.
Q.3.
What duties did Mr. Chips perform after rejoining the Brookfield?
Ans:
Mr.
Chips performed very light duties after rejoining the Brookfield School. He
goes school at 10pm daily. He taught old lessons of Greek and Latin.
Q.4.
What did Mr. Chatteris read out on every Sunday night during the war?
Ans:
Mr.
Chatteris read every Sunday names of those students killed in war. He also told
their short biography and it used to be a very moving sight.
Q.5.
What did Mr. Chips use to feel when Mr. Chatteris read out the names of the old
students killed in the War?
Ans:
When
Mr. Chatteris read the names of the students killed in the War Mr. Chips feel
that they were only names for him because he didn’t know them. But for Mr.
Chips he could see their faces with inwards eyes.
Choose
the correct underlined word.
1
It was sensational when first Brookfieldian was killed in war.
a)
Exciting
b)
Serious
c)
Upsetting
d)
Matter of pride
2
Mr. Chatteris advised Mr. Chips not to take anything strenuously.
a)
Seriously
b)
Laboriously
c)
Easily
d)
Carelessly
3
They became hysterical.
a)
Mad
b)
Powerful
c)
Hypo critic
d)
Curious
4
Mr. Chips felt very fit, the actual work was not taxing.
a)
Easy
b)
Interesting
c)
Tiring
d)
Amusing
5
Mr. Chatteris said that the substitutes for those young masters who went
in uniform were dreadful.
a)
Substance
b)
Subordinates
c)
Subsistence
d)
Replacement
Correct
Answer:
1-c
|
2-b
|
3-a
|
4-c
|
5-
|
Chapter No. 14
Question with
short answers
Q.1.
How did Mr. Chips feel when he joined Brookfield again?
Ans:
Mr.
Chips felt very fit after again joining The Brookfield School. He was very
happy. His work was not tough.
Q.2.
What did Mr. Chips teach when rejoining the Brookfield?
Ans:
When
Mr. Chips rejoined the Brookfield School he taught the same lessons Latin,
Greek and Roman History. He taught them with same old pronunciation and method.
Q.3.
When did Mr. Chips become the acting head of Brookfield?
Ans:
In
1917 Mr. Chatteris fell ill in winter. He was ill second time in his life So,
Mr. Chips became the acting head of the Brookfield School.
Q.4.
How did Mr. Chips perform as the head of Brookfield?
Ans:
Mr.
Chips performed well after became the acting head of the Brookfield School. He
handled different problems in a friendly and peaceable manner. With confidence
he dealt with the requests and complaints.
Choose
the correct underlined word.
1
The actual work of Mr. Chips was not taxing.
a)
Easy
b)
Interesting
c)
Tiring
d)
Simple
2
Mr. Chips made new jokes about anti-air raid blinds.
a)
Curtains
b)
Refuges
c)
Trenches
d)
Blackout
3
Out of vast experience there emerged a kindly gentle confidence in
himself.
a)
Migrated
b)
Celebrated
c)
Came out
d)
Uttered
4
They might have despised anyone else for weakness.
a)
Destroyed
b)
Detained
c)
Detached
d)
Dislike
5
The ideas of generosity were becoming rare in a frantic world.
a)
Busy
b)
Panic-stricken
c)
Strange
d)
Selfish
Correct
Answers:
1-c
|
2-a
|
3-c
|
4-d
|
5-b
|
Chapter
No. 15
Question with
short answers
Q.1.
How did Mr. Chips encourage his students during the air raids?
Ans:
Mr.
Chips encouraged his students during the air raids by telling them jokes and
keeping them busy in their lessons. He did the same thing when five bombs fell
around and in the Brookfield School. Nine persons were killed.
Q.2.
What was happening to the building of the school during bombardment?
Ans:
During
the bombardment the whole building of the school shook violently. It was
appeared like it was lifted of its foundation.
Q.3.
How did Brookfield celebrated the end of World War I?
Ans:
On
11 November 1918 World War I was ended. A special large meal provided to all.
There was a lot of cheering, singing and a bread fight also. A whole holiday
was announced in Brookfield School.
Q.4.
What happened when Mr. Chips came in the hall during the celebration at the end
of the war?
Ans:
When
Mr. Chips came in the hall there was a complete silence in the hall than
suddenly there was a wave of cheering. He walked towards the dias as if he
wanted to speak but he shook his head, smiled and walked away. He was the
symbol of the victory.
Q.5.
When did Mr. Chips resign his job for second time?
Ans:
There
was a foggy and cold day on 11 November 1918 So, Mr. Chips caught cold. He
remained in the bed for several days than he couldn’t continue his job that why
he gave resigned for the second time.
Choose
the correct underlined word.
1
There was the shrill whine of anti-aircraft shells.
a)
Whim
b)
Whiff
c)
Scream
d)
Whirl
2
There was the shrill whine of anti-aircraft shells.
a)
Shriek
b)
Sharp
c)
Shy
d)
Shining
3
Maynard was a chubby boy.
a)
Stout
b)
Weak
c)
Active
d)
Little
4
Mr. Chips was a legend.
a)
An ideal teacher
b)
A popular teacher
c)
An old man
d)
Renowned person
5
It was a damp shinning day.
a)
Dammed
b)
Clear
c)
Misty
d)
Cold
Correct
Answers:
1-c
|
2-b
|
3-a
|
4-d
|
5-c
|
Chapter
No. 16
Question with
short answers
Q.1.
What changes occurred in Brookfield during the post-War decade?
Ans:
Some
positive changes occurred in Brookfield after the War. Family relationships
developed between students and teacher so there will be no punishment but this
will have also negative effect dishonesty and cheating was encouraged among
students.
Q.2.
What event took place in 1926 in Brookfield?
Ans:
During
1926 event took place in Brookfield that was a general strike. Brookfield
students loaded vans with food stuffs. This strike had cost much to England.
Q.3.
How did Mr. Chips earn the reputation of being a good jester?
Ans:
Mr.
Chips earn a great reputation of being good jester in Brookfield school.
Wherever he went whatever he said there was a laughter. Whenever he stand up to
speak the audience ready for a good joke.
Q.4.
What joke did Mr. Chips say to Henderson?
Ans:
Mr.
Chips said the joke to Henderson when he was young a boy promised nine pens for
four pens through nobody ever got it. But the present rulers seemed to give
four pens for nine pens.
Q.5.
When did Mr. Chips make his will?
Ans:
In
1930 Mr. Chips made his will after giving some money to mission and Mrs. Wickett.
He left all that had to found an open entrance scholarship to the Brookfield
school.
Choose
the correct underlined word.
1
Mr. Chips said that he knew the dilatoriness of Gregson.
a)
Laziness
b)
Dilation
c)
Dilemma
d)
Quickness
2
In old age Mr. Chips realized that the teachers showed less pomposity and
students less unctuousness.
a)
Promptness
b)
Honour
c)
Interest
d)
Self-importance
3
Mr. Chips looked upon his duration at Brookfield with deep and sumptuous tranquility.
a)
Transportation
b)
Transformation
c)
Calmness
d)
Satisfaction
4
Mr. Chips looked upon his duration at Brookfield with deep and sumptuous tranquility.
a)
Sundary
b)
Depressed
c)
Superficial
d)
Grand
5
Mr. Chips kept up hospitality in his room.
a)
Hostility
b)
Generosity
c)
Host
d)
Activities
Correct
Answers:
1-a
|
2-d
|
3-c
|
4-d
|
5-b
|
Chapter No. 17
Question with
short answers
Q.1.
Where did Mrs. Wickett go a day before Mr. Chips death? What arrangements did
she make for Mr. Chips before she went?
Ans: Mrs. Wickett went to
see her relatives before the death of Mr. Chips. She left the tea things ready
with bread and butter on the table. She also left extra cups for the guests.
Q.2.
What was the name of the boy who was Mr. Chips last visitor?
Ans:
A
boy name Linford was the last visitor of last visitor. He was the first of his
family at Brookfield.
Q.3.
What did Mr. Chips tell Linford when he found him a little embarrassed?
Ans:
When Mr. Chips found Linford a little embarrassed he told him that Brookfield
was not an awful place. He told him arrival in the Brookfield and also the fear
when he went into Hall to take his first class.
Q.4.
What did Mr. Chips and Linford talk about?
Ans:
Mr.
Chips and Linford talked about Shorphire about Brookfield and the school life
in general and about the news in the day’s paper. Mr. Chips also told him he
was growing up in a very difficult world.
Q.5.
What happened when the Linford said good-bye to Mr. Chips?
Ans:
Mr. Chips spend some time with Linford. Then
he said Good-bye to the boy. The answer came in shrill voice Good-bye Mr.
Chips. Those words began to echo in his mind. The word Good-bye Mr. Chips was
said him by Katherine a night before his wedding. Suddenly tears came into his
eyes and he feel unconsciousness.
Choose
the correct underlined word.
1
It was cold and foggy and he dare not go out.
a)
Dry
b)
Mighty
c)
Cloudy
d)
Rough
2
Linford told that he had just come from the sanatorium.
a)
Hospital
b)
Hostel
c)
Farm house
d)
Hotel
3
Linford had an expression of anxious timidity.
a)
Nervousness
b)
Tiredness
c)
Seriousness
d)
Temperament
4
Linford said good-bye in a shrill voice.
a)
Deep
b)
Loud
c)
Dim
d)
Sharp
5
Mr. Chips meeting with Linford exhausted him.
a)
Exaggerated
b)
Exhorted
c)
Tired
d)
Excited
Correct
Answers:
1-b
|
2-a
|
3-a
|
4-d
|
5-c
|
Chapter
No. 18
Question with
short answers
Q.1. Where did Mr. Chips find himself when he woke
up?
Ans: Mr.
Chips found himself lying in the bed when he woke up. Dr. Merivale was there
stooping over him and smiling.
Q.2. What did Mr. Chips remember on the last day of
his life?
Ans: On
the last day of his life Mr. Chips began to see old faces and hearing old
voices. He remembered his long stay at Brookfield school as a teacher. He also
remembered his wife Katherine.
Q.3. Write about Mr. Chip’s generosity?
Ans: Mr.
Chips was famous for his hospitability and generosity. He used to invite his
students and colleagues to tea on week-ends. He mostly served them coffee and
cake.
Q.4. Was Mr. Chips imaginative?
Ans: Yes
Mr. Chips was highly imaginative. He used to live in the world of imagination.
He remembered faces and voices of his old students. In his retired life he used
to spend most of his time living in his sweet memories of past.
Q.5. What did Mr. Chips do when he heard Cartwright
saying that it was pity that Mr. Chips never had any children?
Ans: Mr.
Chips heard all their talk. He opened his eyes as wide as he could. Then he
said that he had thousands and thousands of children. He remembered his
students and died remembering them.
Choose
the correct underlined word.
1
Mr. Chips saw Merivale stooping over him.
a)
Standing
b)
Learning
c)
Covering
d)
Thinking
2
Mr. Chips did not bother about the details.
a)
Worry
b)
Desire
c)
Heed
d)
Think
3
Actually Mr. Chips nodded and stumbled on.
a)
Went
b)
Thought
c)
Fell
d)
Walked
4
Mr. Chips began a faint and palpitating chuckle.
a)
Disturbing
b)
Activating
c)
Stimulating
d)
Shaking
5
Mr. Chips began a faint and palpitating chuckle.
a)
Laugh
b)
Noise
c)
Voice
d)
Toss
Correct
Answers:
1-b
|
2-a
|
3-c
|
4-d
|
5-a
|
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