HSSC II, English Notes of the Novel
Goodbye Mr. Chips
Written by
James Hilton
Questions and Answers
Long Questions
Q1: Who was Wetherby? describe the first meeting between him and Mr. Chips.
Ans: Wetherby was the head of Brookfield school when Mr. Chips joined it in 1870. Wetherby was a very polite and decent fellow. During the first interview he encouraged Mr. Chips very much. He received him very warmly in his study. He told Mr. Chips that he knew why he left Melburg school. Wetherby told him that his discipline would improve with the passage of time, as it was a matter of experience. Mr. Chips did not forget his this meeting with Wetherby. Mr. Chips could not forget the encouragement that was given to him by Wetherby.
Q2: Who was colley and why did Mr. Chips remembered him?
Ans: Colley was the first student who got punishment from Mr. Chips during his first lecture. He dropped the lid of the desk and Mr. Chips gave him hundred lines to write as punishment. Then his son and grandson came to Brookfield and they were also taught by Mr. Chips. Mr. Chips used to make fun of all the colleys and considered them all dunces and naughty. He used to tell colley junior that he was the most stupid of all.
Q3: What did Mr. Chips teach at Brookfield and what were his ideas about those subjects?
Ans: Mr. Chips taught Greek and Latin at Brookfield. He loved his subjects. He was of the view of that these languages should have been treated as living as other languages spoken by people. He felt happy to be associated with these languages and according to him people who understood and used these languages were an honourable community.
Q4: Describe the first meeting of Mr. Chips and Katherine Bridges.
Ans: The first meeting of Mr. Chips and Katherine is the most beautiful and important incident of the novel. Chips were visiting Lake District during his summer vacation. One day he saw a girl standing on a dangerous rock and waving excitedly. He thought that she needed help. He ran towards her and in doing so he slipped himself and got his ankle wrenched. When he fell, Katherine rushed to help him. Chips found himself rescued instead of the rescuer. After that incident, Katherine kept on looking after him. Mr. Chips was altogether against the modern women and the freedom she liked. But this charming girl changed his outlook entirely and very soon they fell in love with each other, and got married.
Q5: What were the views of Mr. Chips about himself?
Ans: Mr. Chips was a man who loved to live with realities. He never thought high about himself. Most of the time he used to think that he was not capable of doing excellent things. His degree was mediocre and he would never get promotion. He rated himself as an average teacher. Occasional difficulties in maintaining discipline in classes also troubled him a lot. After getting married to Katherine he shared his views with her and she used to take all things very lightly and laughed only in reply. However, after his marriage he changed a lot and became a new man who was far better than the bachelor chips.
Q6: How did students of chips behave on the occasion of April fool?
Ans: First April 1898 was the day when his new born baby and wife died . He was very sad and downcast, every thing had lost its charm and attraction and he also wanted to die. On that very day he received a lot of addressed to him and when he opened them they contained nothing but blank papers. Actually this was April fool and all these letters had been sent to him by his students. He was so absorbed in his sorrow and preoccupied with his thoughts that he took no notice of it.
Q7:How did Mr. Chips feel after his marriage with Katharine Bridges?
ANS: Mr. Chips was 48 years old and when he married Katherine who was 25 years old. During their short marrital life Chips considered himself to have found all the happiness in this world he became Questionuite a changed person who was loved honoured and obeyed at Brookfield. Katherine Bridges was a loving wife and s.he made Chips also loving and caring after his marriage with Katherine. Chips could hardly believe that it could ever have happened before or since in the world. Unfortunately she died in childbirth and chips again remained alone in this world but still he could remember her and got unlimited inspiration out of the sweet memories of his wife and his married life.
Q8: How did Mr. Chips want to preserve his memories?
ANS: Mr. Chips became Questionuite lonely after the death of his wife and after retirement when he used to sit near the fire at Mr. Wicket innumerable memories thronged his mind. He used to remember time passed with Katherine and he recollected the names of a lot of boys. He loved his past and its memories so passionately that he wanted to keep them new and fresh. Once he decided to write all his memories and while living at Mr. Wicket’s he started writing desultory notes but writing tired him mentally and physically and he gave it up. Secondly he felt that all those memories in written form had lost that charm and beauty which they used to have while staying in his mind. However he had a firm resolve to arrange all those memories in written form.
Q9:When did Mr. Chips became head of Brookfield and was he successful in doing his duties?
ANS: In 1900 old Meldrum, who succeeded Wetherby and remained Head for 30 years, suddenly died. After his death Brook field had to have a new head and it took the board of governors some time to appoint the new Head. During this interval Chips became acting head. There was possibility that this would turn into permanent appointment Mr. Chips had no liking for it and he was absolutely not disappointed when a new Head was appointed. During his short period as Head he performed his duties Questionnaire up to the mark and efficiently.
Q10: Influence of Katherine bridges on Mr. Chips regarding disciplinary problems in particular. Discuss?
Ans: Katherine bridge after marriage with Mr. Chips made him Questionuite a changed person. He felt himself more stronger and confident than he used to be before his marriage. Katherine bridges had conquestionuered him completely and he never kept anything from her He used to discuss with her even the slightest problems. Before his marriage he was hard, dry and neutral sort of person. After his marriage his discipline became better. Katherine directly took part in the affairs of school. She made him broad minded and students were happy with him. Whenever he was on the verge of punishing any student she stopped him and asked him to give the boy another chance. She was not in the favour of punishing boys. She always advised him not to report the cases of boys to Head and he always agreed. She was so influential throughout her life that after her death whenever he was confronted with any problem. He wished that she were alive to give her valued opinion
Q.1: What is the name of the writer of the novel," Good Bye Mr. Chips”?
Ans: Wetherby was the head of Brookfield school when Mr. Chips joined it in 1870. Wetherby was a very polite and decent fellow. During the first interview he encouraged Mr. Chips very much. He received him very warmly in his study. He told Mr. Chips that he knew why he left Melburg school. Wetherby told him that his discipline would improve with the passage of time, as it was a matter of experience. Mr. Chips did not forget his this meeting with Wetherby. Mr. Chips could not forget the encouragement that was given to him by Wetherby.
Q2: Who was colley and why did Mr. Chips remembered him?
Ans: Colley was the first student who got punishment from Mr. Chips during his first lecture. He dropped the lid of the desk and Mr. Chips gave him hundred lines to write as punishment. Then his son and grandson came to Brookfield and they were also taught by Mr. Chips. Mr. Chips used to make fun of all the colleys and considered them all dunces and naughty. He used to tell colley junior that he was the most stupid of all.
Q3: What did Mr. Chips teach at Brookfield and what were his ideas about those subjects?
Ans: Mr. Chips taught Greek and Latin at Brookfield. He loved his subjects. He was of the view of that these languages should have been treated as living as other languages spoken by people. He felt happy to be associated with these languages and according to him people who understood and used these languages were an honourable community.
Q4: Describe the first meeting of Mr. Chips and Katherine Bridges.
Ans: The first meeting of Mr. Chips and Katherine is the most beautiful and important incident of the novel. Chips were visiting Lake District during his summer vacation. One day he saw a girl standing on a dangerous rock and waving excitedly. He thought that she needed help. He ran towards her and in doing so he slipped himself and got his ankle wrenched. When he fell, Katherine rushed to help him. Chips found himself rescued instead of the rescuer. After that incident, Katherine kept on looking after him. Mr. Chips was altogether against the modern women and the freedom she liked. But this charming girl changed his outlook entirely and very soon they fell in love with each other, and got married.
Q5: What were the views of Mr. Chips about himself?
Ans: Mr. Chips was a man who loved to live with realities. He never thought high about himself. Most of the time he used to think that he was not capable of doing excellent things. His degree was mediocre and he would never get promotion. He rated himself as an average teacher. Occasional difficulties in maintaining discipline in classes also troubled him a lot. After getting married to Katherine he shared his views with her and she used to take all things very lightly and laughed only in reply. However, after his marriage he changed a lot and became a new man who was far better than the bachelor chips.
Q6: How did students of chips behave on the occasion of April fool?
Ans: First April 1898 was the day when his new born baby and wife died . He was very sad and downcast, every thing had lost its charm and attraction and he also wanted to die. On that very day he received a lot of addressed to him and when he opened them they contained nothing but blank papers. Actually this was April fool and all these letters had been sent to him by his students. He was so absorbed in his sorrow and preoccupied with his thoughts that he took no notice of it.
Q7:How did Mr. Chips feel after his marriage with Katharine Bridges?
ANS: Mr. Chips was 48 years old and when he married Katherine who was 25 years old. During their short marrital life Chips considered himself to have found all the happiness in this world he became Questionuite a changed person who was loved honoured and obeyed at Brookfield. Katherine Bridges was a loving wife and s.he made Chips also loving and caring after his marriage with Katherine. Chips could hardly believe that it could ever have happened before or since in the world. Unfortunately she died in childbirth and chips again remained alone in this world but still he could remember her and got unlimited inspiration out of the sweet memories of his wife and his married life.
Q8: How did Mr. Chips want to preserve his memories?
ANS: Mr. Chips became Questionuite lonely after the death of his wife and after retirement when he used to sit near the fire at Mr. Wicket innumerable memories thronged his mind. He used to remember time passed with Katherine and he recollected the names of a lot of boys. He loved his past and its memories so passionately that he wanted to keep them new and fresh. Once he decided to write all his memories and while living at Mr. Wicket’s he started writing desultory notes but writing tired him mentally and physically and he gave it up. Secondly he felt that all those memories in written form had lost that charm and beauty which they used to have while staying in his mind. However he had a firm resolve to arrange all those memories in written form.
Q9:When did Mr. Chips became head of Brookfield and was he successful in doing his duties?
ANS: In 1900 old Meldrum, who succeeded Wetherby and remained Head for 30 years, suddenly died. After his death Brook field had to have a new head and it took the board of governors some time to appoint the new Head. During this interval Chips became acting head. There was possibility that this would turn into permanent appointment Mr. Chips had no liking for it and he was absolutely not disappointed when a new Head was appointed. During his short period as Head he performed his duties Questionnaire up to the mark and efficiently.
Q10: Influence of Katherine bridges on Mr. Chips regarding disciplinary problems in particular. Discuss?
Ans: Katherine bridge after marriage with Mr. Chips made him Questionuite a changed person. He felt himself more stronger and confident than he used to be before his marriage. Katherine bridges had conquestionuered him completely and he never kept anything from her He used to discuss with her even the slightest problems. Before his marriage he was hard, dry and neutral sort of person. After his marriage his discipline became better. Katherine directly took part in the affairs of school. She made him broad minded and students were happy with him. Whenever he was on the verge of punishing any student she stopped him and asked him to give the boy another chance. She was not in the favour of punishing boys. She always advised him not to report the cases of boys to Head and he always agreed. She was so influential throughout her life that after her death whenever he was confronted with any problem. He wished that she were alive to give her valued opinion
Q.1: What is the name of the writer of the novel," Good Bye Mr. Chips”?
Ans.: James Hilton is the writer of the novel" Good Bye Mr. Chips".
Q.2: What was the real name of Mr. Chips?Ans.: His real name was Mr. Chipping but his nickname was Mr. Chips.
Q.3: When was Mr. Chips born?
Ans.: Mr. Chips was born in 1848 and was taken to the Great Exhibition as a toddling child.
Q.4: Where did Mr. Chips live after his retirement?
Ans.: After his retirement, Mr. Chips lived at Mrs. Wickett's just across the road from the Brookfield School. So that he could visit school easily.
Q.5: How did Mr. Chips measure his time when he was living at Mrs. Wickett's house?
Ans.: When he was living at Mrs. Wicket, Mr. Chips used to measure his time by the signals of the past, just like a sea captain. He used to live his life according to the bells of Brookfield.
Q.6: What did Mr. Chips used to do in his old age?
Ans.: In his old age, Mr. Chips liked to sit by the fire, drink a cup of tea and listen to the school bells. Q.7: What did Mr. Chips do before going to bed?
Q 1. Why did Chips leave Melbury?
Ans. He left it because he had been ragged there a good deal.
Q 2. When was Brookfield established and rebuilt?
Ans. It was established in the reign of Elizabeth and rebuilt in the reign of George I.
Q3. What kind of people did Brookfield produce?
Ans. It produced knights, bishops, judges, colonial administratives, businessmen and politicians etc.
Q4 . Who was Wetherby?
Ans. He was the head of Brookfield when Chips joined it.
Q5. Who was Colley?
Ans. He was the first student punished by Chips at Brookfield.
Q6. How did Mr. Chips meet Katherine Bridges?
Ans. He met her by an incident on Great Gable in Lake District.
Q7. Why did Katherine like Chips?
Ans. She liked him because of his gentle behaviour, outdated opinions and honest thoughts.
Q8. How did Katherine influence Chips after their marriage?
Ans. She made him a new man. His humour, mind, discipline and popularity got improved.
Q9. When did Katherine and her new born child die?
Ans.They died on 1st April, 1898.
Q10. Who was Collingwood?
Ans. He was the student punished by Chips for climbing on to the gymnasium roof.
Q11. What kind of person was Ralston?
Ans. He was a modernist and live-wire of thirty-seven years old.
Q12. Why did Ralston not like Mr. Chips?
Ans. It was because Mr. Chips' dress and teaching method were old fashioned.
Q13. Why did Ralston quarrel with Chips?
Ans. He quarreled with Chips because Chips refused to resign from the school.
Q14. Who was Sir John Rivers?
Ans. He was the chairman of the Governors and old student of Mr. Chips.
Q15. What kind of speech did Chips make in the farewell party?
Ans. It was a short and humorous speech full of references. 16. What was given to Chips on his retirement? Ans. He was given a cheque, a writing table and a wall clock.
Q17. Where did Mr. Chips lodge after his retirement?
Ans. He lodged at Mrs. Wickett's house.
Q18. Who was Mrs. Wickett?
Ans. She was the owner of the house that Chips lodged after his retirement.
Q19. How did Chips spend his days after his retirement?
Ans. He spent them in recalling past, entertaining guests and editing Brookfieldian Directory etc.
Q20. How was Chips' hospitality?
Ans. He entertained his guests with tea, cakes and conversation in a jolly manner.
Q21. When did Meldrum die and how?
Ans. He died in 1900 due to pneumonia.
Q22. Who was Chatteris?
Ans. He was the successor of Ralston. He was a modern and sympathetic man of 34.
Q23. What was the contribution of Brookfield to England?
Ans. It provided professional people in peace, and teachers and students as soldiers in war.
Q24. How was Mr. Chips an institution at Brookfield?
Ans. His long stay, experience and knowledge of Brookfield history made in an institution in himself. Q25. Who was Merivale?
Ans. He was Mr. Chips' doctor and friend.
Q26. How did Chips spend his money?
Ans. He spent it on his disease, paying rent, entertaining guests and donated the remaining.
Q27. What was Chips' will?
Ans. His will distributed his money among Mrs. Wickett, mission and scholarship to the school.
Q28. Who were stink merchants?
Ans. These were the scientists who invented bombs and weapon in their laboratories. 29. Who was the last visitor of Mr. Chips? Ans. He was a small boy named Linford.
Q30. When and how did Chips die?
Ans. He died in November 1933 due to Bronchitis. 'Good Bye Mr.Chips' Important Questions Q.75. What did doctor Merivale say about Chips health? Ans: The doctor said that Chips was fitter than he. He would not get any horrible disease. He would die a natural death. Q.76. Who was Mrs.Wickett? Ans: Mrs. Wickett was a kind lady. In the past, she had been in charge of the linen-room at Brookfield. Q.77. How did Katherine help Chips in the matters of discipline? Ans: He was very rigid in maintaining discipline. Many times, Katherine advised Chips in the matter of discipline. She urged his discipline improved. He became popular with students. People began to love him. Q.78. What were Chips’ feelings on the death of his wife? Ans: Katherine and her new-born child died on 1st April, 1898. It was a deep shock for Chips. On the death of his wife Chips found himself to be in a horrifying nightmare. He wished to die like her. He found himself to be in a continuous trance. He was totally preoccupied. Q.79. Why was Ralston against Chips? Q.80. What was Chips’ reaction to Ralston’s allegations? Ans: He thought that Ralston was running the school like a factory to turn out a snob-cultural based on money and machines. He thought that Ralston was lessening the old good traditions. Q.81. How did Chatteris die? Ans: He was suffering from diabetes. He had to work till midnight. He fell ill and died in April, 1917. Q.82. When did Chips think to getting retirement? Ans: In 1913, Chips had bronchitis and was off duty for nearly the whole of the winter term. This made him decide to resign. Then he was sixty five. Q.83. How did Chips perform his duties during his second Headship? Ans: He worked as Head in 1917 and 1918. He handled problems and dealt with complaints and requests. He became very kind, gentle and confident. He kept the sense of proportion. Q.84. What were Chips’ outdoor activities during the last years of his life? Ans: He invited boys to tea, watched matches, dined with the Head and the masters, wrote articles and read newspaper and detective novels. Q.85. What was Chips will? Ans: In 1930, Chips made his will. Expect for the legacies to the mission and to Mrs. Wickett, he left all he had to found an open entrance scholarship the School. Q.86. What did Cartwright say about Chips children? Q.87.How did Chips face his first class at Brookfield? Ans: The big hall was full of five hundred wicked boys. They looked like lusty barbarians ready to attack him. Q.88.What was the effect of Katherine’s death on Chips? Ans: On the death f his wife he found himself to be in a horrifying nightmare. He wished to die like her. He found himself to be in a continuous trance. He was totally preoccupied. Q.89. Why did Ralston ask Chips to retire? Ans: In 1908, when Chips had just reached sixty, Ralston asked him to retire. He said that Chips’ methods of reaching were old lazy and his personal habits were slovenly. Q.90. Who was Merivale? Ans: Mr. Merivale was Chips doctor. He visited Chips every fortnight or so. Q.91. Why did Chips join Brookfield again? Ans: Chatteris told him that the young masters had joined the army. He had to take the classes till mid nights. He said that he could no linger continue like that. Q.92.What is the contribution of Brookfield school of England? Ans: Brookfield served England in both peace and war. During peace, it gave England judges, members of parliament, merchants, etc. During the war, its grounds were used as a training camp for the soldiers. Q.93.What is the most thrilling incident of the Novel? Ans: One day, climbing on Great Gable, Chips saw a girl on a dangerous ledge. He thought that she was in trouble. He ran to help her. But he slipped and wrenched his foot. The girl came to help him. During this period they fell in love with each other and finally married. This is the most important incident of the novel. Q.94. Why was Sir John Rivers in favour of Chips? Ans: Q.95. What changes did the marriage bring in Chips? Before marriage Chips was a dry person. After marriage, he became affectionate Katherine broadened his views and opinions. His eyes gained sparkle. His humour became rich and mature. His discipline improved. He became popular. People began to love him. Q.96. How did Chips come across Katherine Bridges? Q.97. Why did students; teachers and parents turn against Ralston? Ans: Ralston was not liked in Brookfield. He was feared and respected. However, after the row with Chips, the dislike rose to the point where it conquered fear and destroyed even respect. Q.98.What is the most interesting incident of the Novel? Ans: One day, climbing on Great Gable, Chips saw a girl on a dangerous ledge. He thought that she was in trouble. He ran to help her. But he slipped and wrenched his foot. The girl came to help him. During this period they fell in love with each other and finally married. This is the most important incident of the novel. Q.99. Describe Chips experience at Brookfield on the first day? Ans: The big hall was full of five hundred boys. They looked like lusty barbarians ready to attack him. Q.100. Describe any two changes brought about by Katherine in the life of Chips? Ans: She made him a new man. His eyes gained sparkle. His discipline improved. Mr Chips Important Questions Filed under: Notes and Past Papers — 5 Comments February 9, 2012 Good by Mr. Chips Describe Mr. Chips first meeting with Mr. Wetherby? Describe the tragic death of Katherine? Describe the tragic seen of Mr. Chips Death? What was Mr. Chips Will? Where did Mr. Chips live after his retirement? How Mr. Chips did spend his retired life? Or what were the activities of Mr. Chips after retirement? How Mr. Chips did meet Katherine for the first time? What were the views of Chips and Katherine about politics? Write a note on Brookfield or what kind of school was Brookfield? What contributions did Brookfield make to England? Draw a character sketch of Mr. Chips. Write a note on Mr. Chips as a teacher. Write an account on Mr. Chips married life. What influence did Katherine Bridges exercise on Mr. Chips? Describe the first encounter between Mr. Chips and Katherine bridges? Describe briefly the quarrel between Mr. Chips and Ralston? Write a note Mr. Chip’s humor. Can we look upon Mr. Chips as an institution of Brookfield? Draw a Character sketch of Katherine Bridges? Write a note on views and ideas on Katherine bridges? Write a brief note on Mr. Wetherby. Write a brief note on Mr. Meldrum. Write a note on Mr. Ralston. Write a brief note on Chatteris. Write a brief note on Mr. Merivale. Write a note on Mrs. Wickett. Who was Mr. Collingwood? Who was Linford? Who was Cartwright? What kind of books read by Mr. Chips? What were the difficulties Chips faced when he tried to write a book on collection of his memories? Or what were the difficulties Chips faced when he tried to write a book on Brookfield? What were the two things Mr. Chips never done in his life? When was the Brookfield established? When and why Mr. Chips retired? Why was Mr. Ralston not liked at Brookfield? How did Mr. Chips entertain new comers? Describe briefly Mr. Chips Farewell speech. How did Mr. Chips political views were different from Katherine Bridges? Who said for the first time “Good Bye” Mr. Chips and when?
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