Good Bye Mr. Chips 12 Year Most Important 50 Questions of Past Papers (Part 3) by AG Ahmad

 (Part 3) Most Important 50 Questions of Mr. Chips 12 Year

You have to attempt any eight questions out of twelve questions. (16 Marks)

Q. 31. What were the remarks of Doctor Merivale about the health of Mr. Chips?

Or. What advice did Merivale give to Mrs. Wicketts about Chips? (L.B 2009, L.B. 2016)

Or. Who was Merivale? (G.B 2007) Or. What did Mr. Merivale say about Mr. Chips' health? (L.B 2007, GB. 2012) Or. Why did Merivale say that Chips would die a natural death? (L.B 2017)

Ans. Merivale was Chips' doctor. The doctor said that Chips was Fitter than he. But when Chips had a cold, Merivale would sometime take Mrs. Wicketts aside and whisper "Look after him; his chest puts a strain on his heart. Nothing really wrong only anno domini."

Q. 32. How long did Mr. Chips teach at Melbury School and why did he leave it? Or. Why did Chips not like his previous/Melbury School? (L.B. 2005, GB. 2012, L.B. 2013, L.B. 2014)

Ans. Chips put in for Brookfield after teaching a year at Melbury which he hadn't liked because he had been ragged there a good deal.

Q. 33. What was the status of the Brookfield school as described by the writer?

(G.B 2007, L.B. 2016) Or. What was the repute of Brookfield school? Or. When was the Brookfield school established? (L.B 2009, L.B. 2010, 2011) Or. Did Brookfield enjoy a good repute? (L.B. 2014) Or. What type of school was Brookfield? (L.B 2017)

Ans. Brookfield was an old grammar school established in 16th century during the reign of Elizabeth. In the reign of George I, its building was rebuilt and extended. It was a boarding school. It was a good school, but of a second rank.

Q. 34. When did Chips retire and where did he go to live? Or. Where did Mr. Chips live after retirement? (G.B. 2006, G.B 2008, 2012) Or. What was presented to Chips on the occasion of his farewell party? (L.B 2007, 2012) Or. When did Chips retire and what was presented to him on the day of his retirement? (GB 2005) Or.  Who was Mr. Chips and where did he live after his retirement? (L.B. 2013) Or. How was Chips honoured at the time of retirement? (L.B. 2017) Or. What did Chips receive as farewell gifts? (L.B. 2017)

Ans. In 1913, when he turned sixty five he retired. A cheque, a writing desk and a clock was present, he went across the road to live at Mrs. Wicket. A decent career; decently closed.

Q. 35. Why was the spring of 1896 dear to Mr. Chips? (L.B. 2016) Or. Why is spring 1896 important for Mr. Chips? (G.B 2008, 2012, L.B 2017) Or. Describe the most important incident in the novel? (L.B 2008) Or. Which is the most interesting incident of the novel? Describe it briefly. (G.B. 2006) Or. What was the most interesting event in the Novel that led to a great change in Mr. Chips lit? (G.B. 2006) Or. How did Chips come across Katherine Bridges? (L.B 2013) Or. How did Katherine and Mr. Chips fall in love with each other? (L.B 2017)

Ans. In 1896, Chips met Katherine, on Great Gable, his future wife, when he was forty-eight and she was twenty five. It was mere an accident but that played a very vital in his future life. It was the most interesting incident. During his stay at Wasdale Head he fell in love with Katherine. Daily visit of Katherine played an important role in this regard.

Q. 36. How was Katherine married and what did she tell Chips on the night before wedding?

Or. Who said for the first time “Goodbye Mr. Chips?” Or. When and where Katherine and Chips got married? (L.B 2009, 2012) Or. Describe Mr. Chips' meeting with Katherine one night before their wedding. (L.B. 2017, L.B 2017)

Ans. She had no parents and was married to Chips by an aunt of hers. She said to him on the night before wedding, "Shall I call you 'sir' or 'Mr. Chips'?....Good-bye, Good-bye Mr. Chips,..." She was the first one who said to Mr. Chips Good-bye for the first time.

Q. 37. Write a note on Katherine Bridge's character. Or. Write a few lines on the views of Katherine. (L.B 2007) Or. Describe Katherine Bridges' ideas. (L.B 2013) Or. Draw a character sketch of Katherine Bridges. (L.B. 2013) Or. Describe the physical grace of Katherine. (L.B. 2014)

Ans. Katherine was young, beautiful and active. She had modern ideas and she thought that women should study in the universities and should vote like men. In her discussions with Chips, she supported Socialist writers like Bernard Shaw and their ideas. She was intelligent and wise.

Q. 38. What Change did Katherine's marriage bring in his life and work? (G.B. 2009, L.B 2017, L.B 2017) Or. What influence did Katherine exercise on Mr. Chips? (G.B 2009, L.B. 2013) Or. What remarkable change did Katherine bring in Chips? Or. What changes did Katherine make in Chips? (L.B. 2016) Or. To what extent did Katherine broaden Mr. Chips' views and opinions? Or. Describe the two changes brought by Katherine in the life of Chips. (L.B. 2008, 2012) Or. Katherine exercised a long lasting influence on Chips. Assess the statement. (G.B. 2006) Or. What was effect of Chips' marriage on his sense of humour? (G.B. 2012, L.B. 2016, L.B. 2016)

Ans. Katherine made Chips, to all appearances, a new man. His eyes gained sparkle and his mind began to move more adventurously. His sense of humour blossomed into a sudden richness; he began to feel a greater strength. His discipline improved and he became more popular.

Q. 39: What difficulty did Chips face while writing a book about his past experiences during his stay at Mrs. Wicketts? Or. What difficulties did Chips face when he wanted to write down his memories? Or. What were the difficulties Chips faced when he tried to write down a book on Brookfield? (L.B 2009, G.B. 2012, L.B. 2012)

Ans. At Mrs. Wicketts’ house after his wife's death, Chips wanted to write a book of his remembrances o memories. But he felt tired mentally and physically and could not write at ease. Then his memories lost their freshness when he wrote them.

Q. 40. What was the reason that led to the quarrel between Mr. Chips and Ralston? (L.B 2009, G.B 2008, L.B 2013, L.B. 2016) Or. What allegations did Ralston level on Chips?

(L.B 2007) Or. Why did Ralston not like Mr. Chips? (L.B. 2006, G.B. 2012, L.B. 2012) Or. Describe the row between Ralston and Chips. (L.B 2008, 2016) Or. Why did not Mr. Chips like Mr. Ralston? (GB 2008) Or. Why did Ralston want to get rid of Mr.Chips? (L.B. 2014)

Ans. Ralston was the headmaster of Brookfield after Meldrum. Chips was an old-fashioned and was not prepared to change his way of teaching. Ralston had modern ideas and ways of teaching and want change and progress. Ralston asked Chips to retire and change his method of teaching in 1908. Ralston accused Mr. Chips of his slack and old fashioned teaching. Chips replied angrily and did not agree with him. He spoke against Ralston's desire to have modern ways of teaching. He said that Ralston was trying to run Brookfield mechanically.

Q. 41. Describe Chips condition and feelings after his wife's death? (L.B. 2017) Or. How was Mr. Chips affected by Katherine's death? Or. What was the effect of Katherine's death on Mr. Chips? (G.B 2008 ii, G.B 2008, L.B 2008, L.B 2007) Or. Why did Chips change his residence from school to old bachelor quarters? (L.B 2011) Or. What were Chips' feelings on the death of his wife? (G.B 2009, G.B. 2012, L.B. 2012) Or. What was the effect of Katherine's death on Mr. Chips? (L.B 2013)

Ans. The sudden death of his wife and child was great tragedy for Mr. Chips. He did not want to talk to anyone. He left his bigger house in the school and returned to his bachelor rooms. He became serious and looked older. But his teaching improved, and the students respected him. He was not ready to change his old views.

Q. 42: Write a note on Ralston's character? Or. What kind of personality did Ralston possess? Or. Who was Ralston by profession, and personally? (L.B 2009) Or. What sort of man Ralston was? (G.B. 2009) Or. Write a few lines about Ralston? Or. What kind of man was Mr. Ralston? (G.B 2008, L.B 2009) Or. What kind of a person was Ralston? (G.B 2009)

OR What do you know about the discipline of Ralston? (G.B 2007, L.B. 2012)

Ans. Ralston was a mere youngster of thirty seven. He was the new headmaster of Brookfield at death of old Meldrum. As a headmaster, Ralston was active and quick in his work and impressed greatly. He was strict to the students and teachers, and kept perfect discipline. He had modern ideas of education. He wanted to make his students useful in society. He wanted to succeed and rise high.

Q. 43. Who was Sir John Rivers? (L.B. 2017, L.B 2017) Or.  What did Rivers say to Chips? OR Describe Sir John Rivers' visit to Brookfield School? (L.B. 2016) Or. What was the result of the quarrel between Mr. Chips and Ralston? (L.B. 2017)

Ans. He was once student of Mr. Chips and became the Chairman of Governors. He visited Brown when he heard about the row between Chips and Ralston. He ignored Ralston and supported Chips further said to Chips, "The Governors don't want you to resign, Brookfield would not be the same without you, and they know it." So, all the teachers and parents were with Chips. Mr. Ralston had to leave in the end.

Q. 44. Write a few sentences about Chips farewell speech. (L.B 2017) Or. What kind of speech did Chips deliver at the farewell party? (L.B 2017) Or. What type of farewell was given to Chips? (G.B. 2009) Or. Write a note on Chips' farewell speech. Or. What kind of speech did Mr. Chips make at his farewell party? [G.B 2008] Or. Give a few tips of farewell speech. [L.B. 2008 Group II] Or. Describe Chips' farewell speech. (G.B 2009, L.B 2009, G.B. 2012)

Ans. Chips made a Farewell speech in July, 1913. Chips' speech on retirement was interesting and informative. He talked of his service of forty two years. He said, "It has been my life." He had enjoyed it thoroughly. The best part of the speech was about the students whom he remembered clearly.

Q. 45. How did Chips take his lower fourth class during an air raid? Or. How did Chips take his class during the shelling? (L.B 2013, L.B. 2017) Or. How did Chips keep the boys normal during the air-raid? (GB. 2012) Or. How did Mr. Chips encourage the students during the World War I? (L.B 2017)

Ans. Mr. Chips was taking his lower fourth class in Latin when an air raid started. He continued his class boldly while the boys were nervous. He remained calm during the shelling. He did turn a hair and even found some old tags to explain the situation.

Q. 46: Write a few sentences on Chips' jokes. Or. Write a note on Chips' humour. (G.B 2009) Or. Write a brief note on Chips's jokes. [G.B. 2007 Group I] [G.B. 2012 Group IJ

Ans. Mr. Chips was taking his lower fourth class in Latin when an air raid started. He continued his class boldly while the boys were nervous. He remained calm during the shelling. He did not turn a hair and even found some old tags to explain the situation.

Q. 47. When did Chips make his will? (L.B 2010) Or. What was Chips' will? (L.B 2008, 2009, 2010, 2016, 2017 ii) Or. Whom did Chips leave his money in his will? (L.B. 2011, 2012)

Ans. In 1930, Chips made his will. He gave some part of his legacies to Poplar Mission and to Mrs. Wicketts. He left his remaining money to found an open entrance scholarship to the school.

Q. 48. Who was Linford? (L.B 2008, L.B 2009) Or. Why was Linford come to visit Mr. Chips? (L.B 2009) Or. How was Linford received by Chips? (L.B. 2016, L.B. 2016, 2017)

Or. Who was the last visitor of Mr. Chips? (L.B 2007, L.B. 2017)

Ans. Linford was the last visitor of Chips. He had been told that Chips wanted to see him. Therefore, he had come to see Chips. Mr. Chips welcomed him and treated him gently. He told the that he wanted to have a cup of tea with him.

Q. 49: Describe Chips' last meeting with Linford. (G.B 2007, L.B 2016) Or. What sort of discussion did Chips have with Linford? Or. Describe Chips' last meeting with a boy? (G.B 2008, G.B. 2012, L.B. 2012)

Ans. Linford was the boy who had a last meeting with Chips. They talked on Shropshire of School life in general and of the news in that days paper. Chips also told him that he was growing a very difficult word.

Q. 50. How did Chips die at last? Or. Write a brief note on the death of Mr. Chips. (G.B 2009, L.B. 2017) Or. Write a note on death scene of Chips. (G.B. 2006, L.B. 2010) Or. To whom Chips was recalling in the last moments of his life? (L.B. 2012 ii) Or. Where was Mrs. Wicketts at the time of death of Mr. Chips? (L.B 2013)

Ans. Chips fainted remembering his dead wife. Soon he found Mrs. Wicketts, Cartwright and Roddy standing near his bed. They talked about his childless condition. He talked about his students and remembering them he died. Chips' death scene was very touching and emotional.