Good-Bye Mr. Chips (CHAPTER NO .1)
Q.1 When was Mr. Chips born and what was his real name?
Mr. Chips was born in 1848 in England and his real name was Mr. Chipping. He was lovingly called Mr. Chips.
Q.2 When did Mr. Chips join Brookfield and who was the headmaster at that time?
Mr. Chips joined Brookfield in 1870 at the age of Twenty Two during the Franco-Prussian War. Wetherby was the headmaster at that time.
Q.3 Where did Mr. Chips lodge after his retirement in 1913?
Mr. Chips lodge at Mr. Wickett’s, just across the road from the school, after his retirement in 1913.
Q.4 Who was Mrs. Wickett?
Mrs. Wickett was the old lady in whose house Mr. Chips lodged after his retirement. She was also the ex-incharge of the linen room of Brookfield.
Q.5 What was Mrs. Wickett’s job at Brookfield?
Mrs. Wickett was the incharge of the linen room of Brookfield.
Q.6 How did Mr. Chips Measure Time at Mrs. Wickett’s?
Mr. Chips measured time according to the bells of Brookfield School. He could listen to the school bell sounding dinner, call- over, prep and lights out. He used to do everything according to those bells.
Q.7 Who was Merivale?
Merivale was the doctor who looked after Mr. Chips after his retirement. He came every fortnight at Mrs. Wickett’s and checked Mr. Chips. He asked Mrs. Wickett to take care of him.
Q.8 What are the meanings of anno domini?
Anno domini means in the year of the Lord. Its abbreviation is A.D and it represents the beginning of Christian era. In the novel it means old age or advancing age.
Q.9 Where was Mr. Chips taken as a toddling child?
Mr. Chips was taken to the Great Exhibition as a toddling child.
Q.10 Which school Mr. Chips joined after his graduation and why did he leave it?
Mr. Chips joined Melbury School after his graduation from Cambridge University. He left it because he had problem of discipline over there. Moreover, he did not like that school. He had been ragged a great deal over there.
Q.11 Describe the first meeting between Mr. Chips and Wetherby.
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How did Wetherby treat Mr. Chips during his interview with him?
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Who was Wetherby and what did he say to Chips during his preliminary interview?
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How was the day when Chips came to Brookfield for interview?
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What kind of man was Mr. Wetherby?
Wetherby was the head master of Brookfield when Mr. Chips appeared for interview on a sunny July in 1870. He was very fatherly and courteous. He asked Mr. Chips to work devotedly and never let any boy to make a mischief. He advised him to adopt a firm attitude from the beginning.
Q.12 How did Mr. Chips face his first class at Brookfield?
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Describe Mr. Chip’s experiences at Brookfield on the first day?
Mr. Chips took the prep. class on the first day at Brookfield. It was a wonderful experience. The big Hall was full of five hundred wild, unruly and naughty boys. He assumed an angry look to cover his nervousness. He punished one of the boys who made a mischief. Mr. Chips was confident and strict. He faced his first class successfully.
Q.13 Who was the first boy whom Mr. Chips Punished and why?
Red haired Colley was the first boy whom Mr. Chips punished because he dropped the lid of the desk during the class.
Q.14 What did Chips say to the grandson of the first Colley?
Chips said to the grandson of the first Colley that his grandfather was the first boy whom he punished. He was a stupid fellow. His father was also a fool but he (grandson) was the stupidest of all.