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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 was Brookfield said to have experienced over the years?
(a) A shortage of teachers.
(b) Ups and downs.
(c) Positive reviews in the press.
(d) Steady growth.

2. What was the old fifth-form room at Brookfield called?
(a) The Pit.
(b) The Dungeon.
(c) The Holding Pen.
(d) The Parlour.

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

4. On the night before their wedding, what kind of mood did Katherine say she was in with Chips?
(a) Affectionate.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Reverent.
(d) Respectful.

5. Who was the headmaster who hired Mr. Chips?
(a) Mr. Weaver.
(b) Mr. Westbrook.
(c) Mr. Wetherby.
(d) Mr. Winters.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Katherine say to Chips the night before their wedding?

3. How did Katherine describe Chips' job?

4. How long had Chips taught at Brookfield before his marriage?

5. What did Chips tell his visitor in Chapter 6 had been forgotten at Brookfield?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Brookfield's description as a second-rank school mean?

3. How did Chips feel about his life in Chapter 4? In Chapter 4, Chips is 48- years-old, and is pleased with his life. He feels content and confident; and his career is going well because he has just been named house master.

4. Why does Chips like living near Brookfield School?

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

6. Describe Brookfield School.

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

8. What is ironic about Chips' efforts to go to Katherine's aid in Chapter 4?

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

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

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