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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Chips eventually realized that the letters were related to which of the following?

3. Who is Mrs. Wickett?

4. Which of the following does Chips NOT have within his memories of his surroundings of the night before his wedding?

5. Who was the headmaster who hired Mr. Chips?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why did Chips give up his original dream for his career?

4. Describe Chips' bedroom.

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

6. How does Chips schedule his daily life?

7. What does Chips think has dulled in intensity with time?

8. What did Chips hear happened to the visitor whom he had in Chapter 6?

9. Describe Brookfield School.

10. Why does Chips like living near Brookfield School?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Chips' retirement years. Why did he retire the first time? Describe his farewell party. Why did he return to Brookfield to work after retiring? How did he feel about being headmaster? Why did he retire the second time?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the duties and responsibilities of Chips' job. Did Chips enjoy his job? Why or why not? Which aspects of his job did he especially like and dislike? In your opinion, was he well suited for the job?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and interpret the theme of the passage of time. How does Hilton illustrate the passage of time in the novel? How does Chips' career change over time?

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