Wednesday 12 December 2012

'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.

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