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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was on display on the walls of Chips' room?
(a) A sketch of William Shakespeare.
(b) A family photograph.
(c) A painting of Brookfield.
(d) A picture of the Acropolis.

2. What had always been Chips' ideal type of woman?
(a) Sociable.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Delicate.
(d) Glamorous.

3. Chips usually asked his tea guest(s) questions about which of the following?
(a) The news headlines.
(b) Their taste in art.
(c) Family.
(d) The weather.

4. Which was NOT a feature of Brookfield's campus?
(a) 18th century buildings.
(b) Playing fields.
(c) A swimming pool.
(d) A quadrangle.

5. What was the year that Mr. Chips was born?
(a) 1848.
(b) 1851.
(c) 1833.
(d) 1890.

6. What is the name of Mr. Chips' doctor?
(a) Dr. Merivale.
(b) Dr. MacDonald.
(c) Dr. McAllister.
(d) Dr. Metcalf.

7. What instrument did Katherine play?
(a) The flute.
(b) The violin.
(c) The cello.
(d) The piano.

8. Before Katherine, which of the following was NOT something that Chips could be relied on to provide to the students at Brookfield?
(a) Confidence.
(b) Service.
(c) Inspiration.
(d) Satisfaction.

9. What kind of trees surround Brookfield?
(a) Pines.
(b) Oaks.
(c) Elms.
(d) Maples.

10. In Chapter 3, why was it assumed that Chips had trouble making tea?
(a) Because he was old.
(b) Because he was a lifelong bachelor.
(c) Because he was trying to trick someone else into making it.
(d) Because he was relying on Mrs. Wickett too much.

11. Why did Chips give up his career aspirations?
(a) Because he realized that he was not qualified.
(b) Because his father argued against it.
(c) Because he lost interest in the subject.
(d) Because he was afraid to fail.

12. What did Mrs. Wickett once do at Brookfield?
(a) She cleaned the dormitory.
(b) She ran the linen room.
(c) She ran the book room.
(d) She taught French.

13. How does Chips describe the New Woman of the '90's?
(a) As career-minded.
(b) As scary.
(c) As disinterested in men.
(d) As strong and independent.

14. What had Chips considered doing in his retirement but faced difficulties to accomplish?
(a) Running for the school board.
(b) Writing a book.
(c) Travelling.
(d) Substitute teaching.

15. What did Chips tell his visitor in Chapter 6 had been forgotten at Brookfield?
(a) The athletics program.
(b) A vandalism incident.
(c) How to give students a well-rounded education.
(d) Katherine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the young woman whom Chips met while hiking?

2. When was the school's main structure rebuilt and additions made?

3. What did the headmaster advise Mr. Chips to be at the school?

4. Where did Chips stay during his holiday in Chapter 4?

5. In Chapter 1, what does Mr. Chips ask Mrs. Wickett to give him?

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