Q.1 Write a note on Brookfield.
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Where was Brookfield situation?
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What type of school was Brookfield?
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When was Brookfields School established?
Brookfield was an old Grammar school situation in the eastern fenlands of England. It was established during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. Its main structure was rebuilt during the reign of King George 1 in the 18 century. It had acres of playing grounds. It was surrounded by elms. It was a good school of second rank.
Q.2 What kinds of history making men were supplied by Brookfield?
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What was the role of Brookfield in the history of England?
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What was Brookfield’s contribution for the glory of England?
Brookfield had a great contribution in the history of England. It supplied many history making men of the age. It produced judges, members of Parliament, Colonial administrators, peers, bishops, merchant, manufacturers, professional men, squires and parsons. These people increased the glory of England.
Q 3 What was the ambition of Mr. Chips in his early twenties?
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What was Mr. Chips an ambitious teacher?
Mr. Chips was very ambitious in his early twenties. He wanted to be a headmaster or at least a senior master in a first class school.
Q.4 Why could Mr. Chips not achieve his ambition?
Mr. Chips could not achieve his ambition because his degree was not good enough. He had the problem of discipline. He had no private means or important family connections.
Q.5 When was Mr. Chips made doyen of the staff?
Mr. Chips was made doyen of the staff in 1898 when he was fifty years old.
Q.6 When did Mr. Chips retire? What was presented to him?
Mr. Chips retired in1913 at the age of sixty five. He was presented with a cheque, a writing desk and a clock.