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

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

3. Where did Chips and the young woman have their wedding?

4. What was the topic of a popular joke in Chips' Roman History class?

5. What does Chips look at in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Chips like living near Brookfield School?

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

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

5. How does Chips schedule his daily life?

6. How did Mr. Wetherby counsel Chips before he began teaching at Brookfield School?

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

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

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

10. Describe Brookfield School.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What struggles and challenges does Chips' face throughout the novel, "Good-bye, Mr. Chips"? How does he overcome them? How do those challenges change him as a character?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and interpret the character, Mr. Chips. What are his defining character traits? What struggles and obstacles does he face throughout the novel? What does the reader learn about his background, career, and family life?

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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