Good-Bye, Mr Chips - Chapter 1 - Short Q & A

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.