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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 feel when she found out that Chips was a teacher?

2. Where did Chips go on holiday in Chapter 4?

3. In Chapter 5, what did Chips tell Katherine that he would never achieve?

4. What career boost had Chips just received in Chapter 4?

5. What was the name of the school butler?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Chips like living near Brookfield School?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Describe Brookfield School.

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

10. 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.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the setting of the novel. Where is the novel set? What time period is it set? How does the setting influence the actions of the characters and the plot?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What is contrast? What are some examples of contrast in the novel? How does Hilton illustrate those contrasts?

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