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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What career boost had Chips just received in Chapter 4?
(a) Being promoted to head of his department.
(b) Being named house master.
(c) Having an academic paper published.
(d) Being given a raise in salary.

2. In Chapter 5, what did Chips plan with Katherine?
(a) To buy a house near the school.
(b) Their future together.
(c) A holiday in Europe.
(d) A party.

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

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

5. How old does Chips recall being in Chapter 4?
(a) 41 years old.
(b) 51 years old.
(c) 32 years old.
(d) 48 years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Katherine think that she would feel living at Brookfield?

2. At what age did Chips retire from Brookfield?

3. What did Faulkner ask Chips for in Chapter 8?

4. To which of the following did Chips equate his tendency to be secretive?

5. What types of novels does Mr. Chips like to read?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Katherine say to Chips on the evening before their wedding?

2. What did Chips' dream of doing when he was young?

3. In Chapter 6, who returns to visit with Chips; and what news does Chips share with his visitor?

4. In Chapter 7, what does Chips ponder about the school's history?

5. What was Katherine relieved to find out about Chips?

6. Who is Mrs. Wickett? What does Dr. Merivale tell her about Chips' health?

7. What does Chips recall about the first boy he ever punished?

8. In Chapter 5, what did Chips tell Katherine that caused her to laugh in response?

9. What does Chips ask the students when he has them over for tea?

10. In Chapter 3, what are the boys who visit Chips for tea mistaken about?

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