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Of the following works, add to each, with the name of the author, a few words describing its character:—Arcadia; Eikon Basilike; the Sentimental Journey; the Vicar of Wakefield; the Wealth of Nations; Annus Mirabilis; the Splendid Shilling; the Campaign; the Castle of Indolence; the Schoolmistress; the Rosciad; the Excursion; the Pleasures of Hope; Christabel.
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Sketch the origin and growth of periodical literature in Great Britain.
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Write a short account of the life and works of Dr. Johnson, Milton, Addison, or Burke. One only.
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What was the so-called Lake school of poetry, and what its chief characteristics?
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Mention any writers of fiction who immediately preceded Walter Scott. Write a complete list of Scott's Poetical Works. In which of the Waverley Novels are the following characters met with:—Dirk Hatteraick; Wildrake; Dugald Dalgetty; Tressilian; Rudolph Donnerhugel; Dumbiedikes; Le Balafré; Andrew Fairservice; Craigengelt; Maurice de Bracy; Claud Halcro.
LATIN WRITING.
First Class.
Translate into Latin:—
Whenever you could steal a moment from public affairs, you sought the conversation of wise men; and I have remarked that your memory often served you instead of books. It is therefore unnecessary to invite you to do what you have always done; but as we cannot retain all we hear or read, it may be useful to furnish your mind with some maxims that may best serve to arm you against the assaults of misfortune. The vulgar, and even philosophers, have decided that adverse fortune was most difficult to sustain. For my own part, I am of a different opinion, and believe it more easy to support adversity than prosperity; and that fortune is more treacherous and dangerous when she caresses than when she dismays. Experience has taught me this, not books or arguments. I have seen many persons sustain poverty, exile, tortures, death, and even disorders that were worse than death, with courage; but I have seen none whose heads have not been turned by power, riches, and honours.
CICERO.
DE SENECTUTE AND DE AMICITIA.
First Class.
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Translate into English:—
De Senectute. Cap. X., sect. 33—"at minus habes" to "percipi debeat."
De Amicitia. Cap. VII., sect. 24—"Agrigentinum" to "altero judicarent." -
Who were the Cato and Lælius who are represented as taking the chief part in these discourses?
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Translate, with notes:—
Invitus feci ut L. Flamininum e Senatu ejicerem septem annis post quam Consul fuisset; sed notandam nimiam putavi libidinem.
Sodalitates autem me quæstore constitutæ sunt, sacris Ideis Magnæ Matris acceptis.
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Canterbury Provincial Gazette 1874, No 20
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Examination for Certificates, January 1874: English Literature
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🎓 Education, Culture & ScienceEducation, Examination, Teachers, Certificates, English Literature
- Dr. Johnson (Doctor), Subject of examination question
- Milton, Subject of examination question
- Addison, Subject of examination question
- Burke, Subject of examination question
- Walter Scott, Subject of examination question
🎓 Examination for Certificates, January 1874: Latin Writing
🎓 Education, Culture & ScienceEducation, Examination, Teachers, Certificates, Latin
🎓 Examination for Certificates, January 1874: Cicero
🎓 Education, Culture & ScienceEducation, Examination, Teachers, Certificates, Cicero, Latin
- Cato, Subject of examination question
- Lælius, Subject of examination question
- L. Flamininum, Subject of examination question