Novel

GOOD-BYE, MR CHIPS

James Hilton

CHAPTER 1 

Q.1     How did Chips measure his time?

Ans:    He used to measure his time by school bells.

Q.2     Why did Chips like summer? Or Why did Chips not like winter?

Ans:    Summer was his favourite season because the cold weather used to put pressure on his chest.

Q.3     Why did Chips not like Melbury School?

Ans:    It was because he had been ragged there for poor discipline.

Q.4     What kind of person Mr. Wetherby was?

Ans:    Mr. Wetherby was a very kind and fatherly man.

Q.5     How did Mr. Wetherby advise Mr. Chips?

Ans:    He advised him to maintain his discipline and hold firm attitude.

Q.6     Who was Colley? Why did Mr. Chips punish him?

Ans:    Colley was the first boy who was punished for dropping the desk lid.

Q.7     Who was Dr. Merivale and what were his views about Chips?

Ans:    He was Mr. Chips’ friend and doctor who held opinion that Mr. Chips would die a natural death.