Chapter 13: Good-Bye, Mr. Chips

 

Chapter 13: Good-Bye, Mr. Chips

Q1. What happened to Brookfield during World War I?
Ans. In 1915, military camps were established near Brookfield. The soldiers were using the playing field for sports and training. Most of the younger masters either left the school or joined the army.  Brookfield had also been turned into O.T.C (Officer Training Camp).
Q2. What did Chatteris read in the Church?
Ans. Chatteris was the new headmaster of Brookfield. On every Sunday night, Chatteris read out the names of the old boys killed in the war. He also read their biographies. This site was full of grief.

Q3. How and when did Chatteris die?
Ans.  Chatteris was suffering from diabetes. He fell ill during the winter of 1917 and died. His death was a great shock for Mr. Chips.

Q4. Why did Mr. Chips join Brookfield school again?

Chatteris met Chips at Mrs. Wickett's house. He told Chips about the condition of the School. He told him that many young teachers had joined the army. Chips was an experienced teacher. So, he requested Chips to join the school again.

Q5. Why did Chatteris look worried?

During the war, Chatteris was thirty-nine years of age. Many young teachers left the school. He had diabetes. Due to overworking and illness, he looked much worried.
Q6. Who was Forrester?
Ans. Forrester was the smallest new boy Brookfield had ever had. He was about four feet high above his muddy football boots. He was killed in 1918, shot down in flames over Cambria.