Chapter 11: Good-Bye, Mr. Chips

 

Chapter 11: Good-Bye, Mr. Chips

Q1. What sort of person was Ralston? / What were the aims of Ralston towards Brookfield?

He was ruthless, ambitious, energetic and a fine power –transmitter. He was a strict head of Brookfield. He wanted to raise the status of Brookfield. He was respected but not liked.

Q2. How did Ralston raise the status of School?

Ralston raised the status of Brookfield. He met wealthy people in London and convinced them to send their boys to Brookfield. For the first time in history, there was a long list of boys waiting for admission to Brookfield.

Q2. Why did Ralston dislike Chips?

Chips taught old languages. His method of teaching was old. On the other hand, Ralston was a man of science. He did not like dead language and the old teaching methods. Thus he disliked Chips.

Q3. What was the row between Ralston and Chips? What allegations did Ralston put on Chips?

Chips had never liked Ralston. Similarly, Ralston considered that Chips’ method of teaching was slack and old. He also blamed that Chips had been ignoring his instructions in the past. Ralston ordered Chips to resign which was refused by Chips. This issue caused Ralston and Chips into a row.

Q4. What was the reaction of the masters to the row between Ralston and Chips?

Ralston treated masters like slaves. They were tired of his cruel treatment. Therefore, they supported Chips. They ignored Ralston and everyone sided with Mr. Chips.

Q5. Who was the chairman of the Governors and how did he treat chips and Ralston?

Sir John Rivers was the Chairman of the governors. He often visited Brookfield. He ignored Ralston and treated Chips kindly.

Q6. What did the Chairman of the Governors tell Chips about his retirement?

He said that Brookfield would not be the same without Chips. He told Chips that he could stay there till he was a hundred. The Chairman expressed his hope that Chips would hang on.

Q7. Who was Sir John Rivers?

Sir John Rivers was the Chairman of the Governors. He was also a student of Chips. He favored Chips because he thought that Chips was justified in his row with Ralston.