CHAPTER NO: 08
01. When and how did Katherine die?
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Describe Katherine’s tragic death.
Katherine Bridges died on 1st April 1898 after two years of her marriage with Mr. Chips. She died in child birth.
02. Who met Mr. Chips on the way when he was going to attend the funeral of his wife?
A student named Faulkner met him on the way. He was asking for leave.
03. What were the feelings of Mr. Chips at the death of his wife and newly born child?
Mr. Chips was very sad at the death of his and newly born child. He did not want to meet anyone. He himself wanted to die.
04. For how many years did Katherine and Chips live together?
Katherine and Mr. Chips lived together for two years i.e. from 1996 to 1998.
05. How was Mr. Chips April fooled on the day of his wife’s death
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What type of letters did Chips receive on 1st April 1898?
Mr. Chips was April fooled by the student on the day of his wife’s death. They sent him a lot of letters each of which contained nothing but a blank sheet of paper.