Chapter 6: Good-Bye, Mr. Chips

 

Chapter 6: Good-Bye, Mr. Chips

Q1.  What sort of person was Mr. Chips before his marriage? What was his status in Brookfield?

Chips had been a dry person before his marriage. He was a mediocre type of teacher. He was liked and thought well of by Brookfield. But, he did not get much love and affection from people.

Q2. How did Katherine change Mr. Chips?  Or Why was Mr. Chips called a Jester?

She made him a new man to all appearance. As a result, Mr. Chips improved both as a person and a professional. His eyes gained sparkle and his sense of humor became rich. He started to make jokes in his class. His students started loving him.

Q3. What is Lex Canuleia?

It is a Latin phrase, the name of an ancient law of the Roman Republic, restoring the right of marriage between patricians (upper class) and plebeians (lower class).

Q4. How did the experiment of a soccer match between the mission school and Brookfield prove?

Surprisingly, the dangerous experiment was a great success. The boys from Poplar arrived at Brookfield, played soccer with the School's second team. They were honorably defeated by seven goals to five. Later, they also had high tea with the Brookfield team.

Q5. How did Katherine help Chips in the matter of discipline?

Chips' discipline was very weak. Katherine advised him not to punish the students all the time. She advised him to be kind to the students. She motivated him to gain respect and love.