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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 happened when Chips rushed to help a woman whom he thought was in trouble?

2. In Chapter 7, which of the following does Chips think that he should treasure?

3. Why did Chips give up his career aspirations?

4. At what age did Chips retire from Brookfield?

5. What sport did Katherine suggest that boys should be invited to play at Brookfield?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Chips try to figure out at the beginning of Chapter 5?

3. How does Chips recall Katherine advocating the disciplining of students?

4. In Chapter 8, what does Chips find on his classroom desk?

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

6. How do Chips and Katherine form a close relationship?

7. Describe Brookfield School.

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

9. 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.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and interpret the relationship between Chips and Katherine. What ups and downs did they experience during their relationship? Were they well-suited for one another? Why or why not? How did Katherine influence Chips? How did Katherine's death affect Mr. Chips?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Mr. Chips' bond with Brookfield School and its students. How did that bond deepen as the years passed? What did Mr. Chips give his students, and what did they give him? How important were the students and the school life to him?

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