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' ■;■ 1 f 1 li' ■i. .-1 -^■' T COLLEGE REQUIREMEN-TS IN ENGLISH ^-i' 1 ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS '4^ BY REV. ARTHUR WENTWORTH EATON, B.A. Instructor in English in the Cutler School, New York -^ ' SEP 16 1892 BOSTON PUBLISHED BY GINN & COMPANY 1892 ( ''I ! -'ill 1.. ~o .- -i. ._ .Mil ( "'*' v«r 1:- • c p COPTWOHT, 1892 B» ARTHUR WESTWORTH EATON 3 ^ ■V. J '^ ff < K- u •^ BBSa CONTENTS. CommiGsion of Colleges, ..... Books Prescribed by the Commission, Harvard Entrance Examinations, . Books Prescribed by Harvard in 1887 and 1888, Subjects for Compositions given by Harvard, Bad English for Correction, Amherst College Examination Papers, . Boston University Examination Papers, Bowdoin College Examination Papers, . Brown University Examination Papers, Bryn Mawr College Examination Papers, College of New Jersey Examination Papers, Columbia College Examination Papers, . Cornell University Examination Papers, Dartmouth College Examination Papers, Trinity College Examination Papers, Vassar College Examination Papers, Wellesley College Examination Papers, . Wesleyan University Examination Papers, Williams College Examination Papers, . 9 10 16 18 10 23 37 40 43 45 47 51 53 56 61 63 64 67 68 70 " We value the entrance requirement in English sim- ply for the discipline it gives, or should give, in atten- tive, appreciative, intelligent reading. We hope that the schools will allow sufficient time for the reading and class discussion of the selected masterpieces to form in the student's mind at least an initial literary sense. We do not desire the historical study of English literature in the preparatory work, nor do we expect any save the simplest knowledge of the principle? of criticism; but we do look forward to the day when our students shall come to us with such a thorough English training that to read a book will mean to know its substance, to feel its power, and to take a more or less accurate impression of its artistic quality." Katherine Lee Bates, Professor of English Literature in Wellesley College. [Extract from a private letter.] lU — ,'-. ^, '» S5iV^-%^. ' i^T" COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH. ^1.1 «i5^i^,a;«*«l^si^%X'I&S£*,-SiACj'^~" .:ySlSa^?ei4«i«r'>ia4r "54, & . ^CfTi m !!i REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH, ADOPTED BY THE COMMISSION OF COLLEGES. i i s ' * 1 Section I. The "Commission of Colleges in New England on Admission Examinations," organized in 1886, has given more attention to the requirements in English for enter- ing college than to the requirements in any other depart- ment of study. The result of this has been the adoption by most of the colleges in the Commission of uniform requirements in preparation for their Entrance Examina- tions, chief among which is the study of ten or eleven standard books, carefully selected by a committee of three professors of English chosen from these colleges. The fifteen colleges united in the Commission are : Amherst, Boston University, Bowdoin, Brown, Colby, Dartmouth, Harvard, Middlebury, Smith, Trinity, Tufts, "Wellesley, Wesleyan, Williams, and Yale, The Secretary of the Commission is Professor W. C. Poland, 9 Lloyd Street, Providence, R. I., under whose direction a report is pub- lished every year. The books prescribed by the Commission for study for the Entrance Examinations in seven successive years are as follows : 10 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH. 1880. Julius Caesar, Shakspere. As You Like It, Shakspere, Lives of Swift and Gray, Johnson. English Humorists, Thackeray. Gulliver's Travels, Swift. Elegy in a Country Churchyard, Gray. Pride and Prejudice, Miss Austen. Eob Eoy, Scott. Marmion, Scott. 1890. Julius Caesar, Shakspere. Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakspere. Ancient Mariner, Coleridge. Evangeline, Longfellow. Essay on Lord Clive, Macaulay. English Humorists, Thackeray. First Bunker Hill Oration, "Webster. Quentin Durward, Scott. Silas Mamer, George Eliot. House of the Seven Gables, Hawthorne. SNGLISH. >n. Gray. COMMISSION OF COLLEGES. 1801. Julius CsBsar, Shakspere. Merchant of Venice, Shakspere. Ancient Mariner, Coleridge. Evangeline, Longfellow. Essay on Lord Clive, Macaulay. First Bunker Hill Oration, Webster. Alhambra, Irving. Old Mortality, Scott. Silas Marner, George Eliot. House of the Seven Gables, Hawthorne. 11 u cspere. ter. thome. 1802. Julius Caesar, Shakspere. As You Like It, Shakspere. Marmion, Scott. Courtship of Miles Standish, Longfellow. Sir Eoger de Coverley Papers, The Spectator. Second Essay on the Earl of Chatham, Macaulay. First Bunker Hill Oration, Webster. Alhambra, Irving. Talisman, Scott. Scenes from Clerical Life, George Eliot. House of the Seven Gables, Hawthorne. 12 COLLKGE RECJUIUKMENTS IN ENULiSK. 1803. Julius Caesar, Shakspere. Twelfth Night, Shakspere. Marmion, Scott. Courtship of Miles Standish, Longfellow. Sir Roger de Coverley Papers, The Spectator. Second flssay on the Earl of Chatham, Macaulay. American Scholar, Emerson. Sketch Book, Irving. Ivanhoe, Scott. David Copperfield, Dickens. 1894. Julius Caesar, Shakspere. Merchant of Venice, Shakspere. Lady of the Lake, Scott. Sohrab and Rustum, Arnold. Sir Roger de Coverley Papers, The Spectator. Second Essay on the Earl of Chatham, Macaulay. American Scholar, Emerson. Sketch Book, Irving. The Abbot, Scott. David Copperfield, Dickens. it sir. ow. )ectator. 1, Macaulay. )ectator. t, Macaulay. COMMISSION OF COLLEGES. 1895. Merchant of Venice, Shakspere. Twelfth Night, Shakspere. L' Allegro, Milton. II Penseroso, Milton. Comus, Milton. Lycidas, Milton. Evangeline, Longfellow. Sir Roger de Coverley Papers, The Spectator. Essays on Milton and Addison, Macaulay. First Bunker Hill Oration, Webster. Sketch Book, Irving. The Abbot, Scott. A summary of these lists is as follows : Abbot, Scott. Alhambra, Irving. American Scholar, Emerson. Ancient Mariner, Coleridge. As You Like It, Shakspere. Comus, Milton. Courtship of Miles Standish, Longfellow. David Copperfield, Dickens. Elegy in a Country Churchyard, Gray. English Humorists, Thackeray. 13 1 if ii ' il- i;» u COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH. Essay on Lord Clive, Macaulay. Essays on Milton and Addison, Macaulay. Evangeline, Longfellow. First Bunker Hill Oration, Webster. Gulliver's Travels, Swift. House of the Seven Gables, Hawthorne. II Penseroso, Milton. Ivanhoe, Scott. Julius Caesar, Shakspere. Lady of the Lake, Scott. L'Allegro, Milton. Lives of Swift and Gray, Johnson. Lycidas, Milton. Marmion, Scott. Merchant of Venice, Shakspere. Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakspere. Old Mortality, Scott. Pride and Prejudice, Miss Austen. Quentin Durward, Scott. Rob Roy, Scott. Scenes from Clerical Life, George Eliot. Second Essay on the Earl of Chatham, Macaulay. Silas Marner, George Eliot. Sir Roger de Coverley Papers, The Spectator. Sketch Book, Irving. Sohrab and Rustum, Matthew Arnold. Talisman, Scott. Twelfth Night, Shakspere. [SH. lulay. •ne. re. ot. 1, Macaulay. pectator. HARVARD ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS. ! vn _ 'hi^^'^-r'^ HARVARD ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS. Section II. [Taken chiefly from the Harvard Catalogue.] Englisli must be reserved for the candidate'.s Final Examination. The two parts of the examination in English are: the writing of a short composition on one of several subjects announced at the time of the examination, and the cor- rection of specimens of bad Englit,h. The time allowed for the whole is an hour and a half. The English written bj a candidate in any of his ex- amination-books may be regarded as part of his exami- nation in English, in case the evidence afforded by the examination-book in English is insufTicient. Directions given for writing, in the examination for June, 1878 : " Before beginning to write, consider what you have to say on the subject selected, and arrange your thoughts in logical order. " Aim at quality rather than quantity of work. " Carefully revise your composition, correcting all errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, and expression, and making each sentence as clear and forcible as possi- ble. If time permits, make a clean copy of the revised work." m 18 COLLEGE KEgUIKEMEN'TS IN ENGLISH. Directions given in the examination for June, 1887: " Write a composition — with special attention to clear- ness of arrangement, accuracy of expression, and quality rather than quantity of matter — on one of the following subjects." These same directions are repeated in substance from year to year. The number of credits or " honors " in English taken by students entering college in 1888, was four; in 1889, eleven; in 1890, seventeen; and in 1891, sixteen. Prescribed icork in English in the Freshman Year: nill's Princii)les of Rhetoric, including the Appendix on Punc- tuation. Lectures on the lives and writings of Dryden, Pope, Swift, Addison, Steele, Defoe, Johnson, Gold- smith, and Burke. Practice in writing. Three hours a week. Books prescribed by Harvard for study for the En- trance Examinations in 1887 and 1888, before the adop- tion by the colleges of uniform requirements : 1687. Julius Cajsar, Shakspere. Merchant of Venice, Shakspere. Lives of Milton and Dryden, Johnson. Essays on Milton and Dryden, Macaulay. Paradise Lost, Books I. and IL, Milton. Alexander's Feast, Dryden. Quentin Durward, Scott. Bracebridge Hall, Irving. 1} ii-._ Lisn. June, 1887: ention to clear- )n, and quality the following jubatance from English taken four; in 1889, sixteen. n Year: IliWs indix on Punc- igs of Dryden, ohnson, Gold- lliree hours a ly for the En- ifore the adop- ats: ion. laulay. iltOQ. fi HAKVARD EXAMINATIONS. 1888. Julius Crasar, Shakspere. Twelfth Night, Shakspere. Lives of Addison and Pope, Johnson. English Humorists, Thackeray. Eighteenth-Century Essays, Austin Dobson. Rape of the Lock, Pope. Essay on Criticism, Pope. Pride and Prejudice, Miss Austen. Bracebridge Ilall, Irving. Lays of Ancient Rome, Macaulay. 19 Subjects for compositions given in the Harvard En- trance Examinations in successive years : June, 1887. 1. An outline of the Story of Quentin Durward. 2. The escape of Isabella of Croye from the Castle Hall of Schonwaldt. 8. How Quentin Durward outwitted the Bohemian Hayraddin. 4. The character of King Louis XL as represented by Scott. 6. The Meeting of Louis XL and the Duke of Bur- gundy, at Peronne. 6. A Glimpse of "William de la Marck, the Boar of Ardennes. ii-,- 20 C'OLLE(JE UEyi'IHEMENTS IN ENGLISH. September, 1887. 1. The Story of Milton's Life. 2. The Story of the First Book of Paradise Lost. 8. Macauhiy's Estimate of Paradise Lost. 4. An Outline of the Story of Qnentin Durward. 6. The Cliaracter uf Ling Louia XL as represented by Scott. June, 1888. 1. The Story of Viola, 2. Viola's Errand to Olivia. 8. IIow Malvolio was Tricked. 4. Sir Andrew Aguecheek's Challenge, and "What Came of it. 5. Mr. Darcy's Courtship. June, 1889. 1. Orlando in the Forest. 2. Swift's Character as seen by Johnson. 8. Swift's Character as seen by Thackeray. 4. Gulliver's Voyage to Lilliput. 5. Mr. Collins and Elizabeth Bennet. 6. Mr. Darcy's Courtship. September, 1880. 1. Rosalind in the Forest. 2. The Story of Orlando and Oliver. 8. Gulliver's Voyage to Lilliput. 4. The Life of Gray. 6. Diana Vernon. LISH. iise Lost. I* )ur\vanl. ■cpresentod by rTi e, and What ay. HAKVAHI) EXAMINATIONS. June, 1800. 21 1. The Adventures of llottom the Weaver. 2. The lleruld from De la Marck. 3. Galeotti'a Escape from lluiiging. 4. Story of Dunstan CasH. T). Silas Marnor and William Dane. U. The Character of Lord Clive. June, 1891. 1. The Siege of Tillietudlem. 2. Balfour of Burley, 3. The Adventure of the Mason. 4. General Manco and the Soldier. 5. Jessica. 6. Mias Pynchcon's Shopkeeping. June, 1808. 1. Sir Roger at Church. 2. Sir Roger and the Widow. 8. Sir Roger at the Playhouse. 4. King Richard and the Physicians! 5. Sir Kenneth and the Standard. 6. Saladin. Subjects have thus been taken from different books as follows: "Alhambra:" The Adventure of the Mason, General Manco and the Soldier. '"As You Like It:" Orlando in the Forest, Rosalind in the Forest, The J ; fl 1 i' M •v^^'',i'^r'''.v irSJts. 22 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH. ! Story of Orlando and Oliver. "English Humorists:" Swift's Character as seen by Thackeray. " Essay on Lord Clive:" The Character of Lord Clive. "Essay on Milton:" Macaulay's Estimate of Paradise Lost. "Gulliver's Travels:" Gulliver's Voyage to Lilliput. "House of the Seven Gables:" Miss Pyncheon's Shop- keeping. " Life of Gray : " The Life of Gray. "' Life of Milton:" The Story of Milton's Life. "Life of Swift:" Swift's Character as seen by Johnson. "Mer- chant of Venice:" Jessica. "Midsummer Night's Dream : " The Adventures of Bottom tiie Weaver. " Old Mortality : " The Siege of Tillietudlem, Balfour of Burlcy. " Paradise Lost: " The Story of the First Book of Para- dise Lost. " Pride and Prejudice: " Mr. Darcy's Court- ship, Mr. Collins and Elizabeth Bennet. " Quentin Dur- ward:" An Outline of the Story of Quentin Durward, Character 'A King Louis XL as re|-/3sented by Scott, Escape of Isabella of Croye from the Ccstle Hall of Schonwaldt, How Quentin Durward outwitted the Bohe- mian Hayraddin, The Meeting of Louis XL and the Duke of Burgundy at Peronn^ ; A Glimpse of William de la ^Lirck, the Boar of Ardennes ; The Herald from de la Marck, Galeotti's Escape from Hanging. " Rob Roy : " Diana Vernon. " Silas Marner : " The Story of Dunstan Cass, Silas Marner and William Dane. " Sir Roger de Coverley : " Sir Roger at Church,, Sir Roger and the Wid- ow, Sir Roger at the Playhouse. " The Talisman : " King Richard and the Physicians, Sir Kenneth and the Stand- ard, Saladin. "Twelfth Night:" The Story of Viola, Viola's Errand to Olivia, How ^lalvolio was Tricked, Sir Andrew Aguecheek's Challenge, and What Came ,i :t. ASK. Humorists: " "Essay on ive. " Essay aradise Lost. 3 to Lilliput. jheon's Shop- Gray. "Life fe. "Life of nson. " Mer- imer Night's 'eaver. "Old our of Burlcy. iook of Para- )arcy's Court- Quentin Dur- itin -Durward, ted by Scott, cstle Hall of ited the Bohe- XL and the se of William erald from de "Rob Roy:" ry of Dunstan Sir Roger de and the Wid- sman: " King ,nd the Stand- ory of Viola, was Tricked, What Came HARVARD EXAMINATIONS. 23 Specimens of bad English for coiTCction, given in the Harvard Entrance Examinations in successive years : June, 1886. L Because there are a few Savage tribes who have no beliefs whatsoever, is no more, on the contrary, not as great, a cause than to say, there is or are divine beings. IL The crows whirled over his head, at which he now and then shied a stone. III. They found grandmama and luncheon there with open arms and inviting dishes to welcome them. IV. I had heard of him (Keats) as an original but peculiar genius, the rich budding of whose thoughts was destined never to be perfected by an untimely death. V. Quite a number of Harvard's most noted professors were present at Prof. Thompson's lecture, President Eliot being among the number. VI. Mrs. Jones, who is now 84, gave her first ball more than GO years ago at her house in Bowling Green, which shows the rapid growth of the City. VII. Nonquitt does not possess a store of any kind ; not even a barber-shop. The ladies miss the former; the latter is an inconvenience to the Gentlemen. VIII. Mme. Adelina Patti having consented to appear as Martha, and Mme Scalchi as Nancy, that favorite opera will be performed on Tuesday evening next. IX. The Amherst college senate has overhauled the '86 Olio, it being claimed that articles were published in that production which had been especially forbidden by the faculty. u ^;*.A= ',,.;: 24 COLLEGE REQLIREMENTS IN ENGLISH. X. When moulting we should take great care of canary birds. XI. These tickets will be good from Saturday, A. M., until Sunday night and by paying a small sum in addi- tion, will be good from Friday afternoon to Monday night, so that those who wish to accom])any the nine on the whole trip, can use the same tickets. June, 1886. I. These chapters prove that the boy Grant and the man Grant were as nearly alike as bud and flower, that the latter cannot be accounted for without the former is studied. II. It is a pity these things are not more studied by the electorate, and that in addition to reading Mr. Glad- stone's and Mr. Chamberlain's speeches, they would sometimes read also Lord Granville's despatches. III. This is one of the reasons why the author did, and every one else ought, to love nature. IV. A convent, a lunatic asylum, or a husband— either will do. V. Colonel Enderby stei)ped out on to the gravel. VI. If I was you, I wouldn't let my husband talk in that way. VII. One alumnae recently i^ledged $.5,000, for improve- ments in the opportunities for physical culture at Vassar, on condition that $15,000 more should be raised by alumnae. VIII. A celebrated anatomist, a profound chemist, and one of the first physiologists in Europe, it was a re- lief to him to turn from these subjects. LISH. care of canary turdaj, A. M., 1 sum in addi- n to Monday y the nine on jrrant and the id flower, that at the former re studied by ing Mr. Glad- they would .tches. e author did, 3band — either le gravel, iband talk in ', for im pro vo- ire at Vassar, be raised by and chemist, 3, it was a re- HARVARD EXAMINATIONS. 25 IX. In proportion as either of these two qualities are wanting, the language is imperfect. X. Madame Voss had a clearer insight to the state of her niece's mind that had he. husband. XI. A British and Yankee skipper were sailing side by side. XII. She had not spoken hardly above a word during that interview. XIII. We may fairly regard the book as a collection of youthful reflections, as to the advisability of publish- ing which the poet had not yet made up his mind, and perhaps had he lived would have suppressed. XIV. He considered it his duty to remonstrate with a woman whom he plainly saw was very much out of place there. XV. On reaching tlio office he heard a door creak in the basement and upon going down stairs some one ran up. XVI. The roof covers quite a considerable area of ground. XVII. Lord D , whose good nature was unbounded and which in regard to myself, had been measured by his compassion perhaps for my condition, faltered at this request. XVIII. I never heard him say he had, and I would be likely to know. XIX. Tliese figures are certainly conclusive as to the ability of veterans to more laan hold their own under existing circumstances. XX. The Yale News complains of smoking in their gymnasium. m 26 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH. June, 1887. I. Being commissioned to relieve the beleaguered citj, she sat out at the head of a force whose numbers were swelled by accessions all along the march. II. It is not too much to say that he is known most and best by a single story ; one which we read in child- hood and seem never to quite forget. III. It is most efficacious when taken fasting and mixed with an equal quantity of hot water. IV. De la ^larck, in short, saw he would not be sup- ported, even by, his own band, in any farther act of im- mediate violence. V. Tom stared at me and I wished I was home. YI. Mr. Hastings did not reveal this to Mr. Morley, who, by the way, had fallen in love with Miss Hardcastle whom he thought was the bar maid. Til. "When every worldly maxim arrayed itself against him ; when blasted in fortune, and disgrace and danger darkened around his name she loved him the more ardently for his very sufferings. VIII. In seeing Miss Anderson's Juliet I think I have seen the part as well acted as I am likely to. IX. There was a grand balloon ascension which landed in "'Vest Vrareham. X. Last Saturday evening we celebrated the first an- nual existence of our paper amid the enthusiasm of hun- dreds of people. LISH. eaguered citj, numbers were known most read in child- i fasting and 1 not be sup- ler act of im- 3 home. Mr. Morley, ;ss Hardcastle [ itself against 36 and danger im the more think I have J. which landed the first an- siasm of hun- HARVARD EXAMINATIONS. 27 XI. He was one whom nature seemed to have first made generously and then to have added music as a dominant power. XII. Probably there was never known such a gather- ing in town since its foundation, and the result of an es- tablishment of a news-paper in town with such a wide spread circulation shows fairly what and v ho pursues its columns. XIII. A feeling of sympathy for his fellowmen, al- though in bondage, has at last induced the faculty to put into execution the long dreamt of idea of laying board-walks throughout the College yard. XIV. Some of this wax Ulysses gave to each sailor to put in his ears and prevent him hearing the Sirens. XV. One finds in the reviews of to-day, articles rang- ing from a sermon to a story and of course many excel- lent ones, but the efficacy of these latter are destroyed by the stiff, unfamiliar style in which they are written and which does away with whatever interest we may take in the subject. XVI. We wish to congratulate '87 on her well earned success, as by winning this race she placed the victor's wreath on her head which will be remembered long after the members of the present seniors are scattered in the four corners of the world. XVII. Soliciting your inquiry either in person or let- ter before you shall locate your home at this Island in the Ocean. I am, Most Respectfully, X. Y. I 'M 28 COLLEGK REQl'IUEMENTS IN ENGLISH. September, 1887. 1. Quentin Durward as we know was escaping with Isabelle's aunt thinking it to be the girl he loved. 2. He was willing to undertake no journey or decide upon any plan until he had found out whether the stars foretold a result favorable to him. 3. I don't think he ever really trusted any one, for even if they might have saved his life he would find some fault or rather in him. 4. The Duke of Burgundy was roused to such anger that he caused the King's imprisonment, whom he thought helped the matter on. 5. He has no moral scruples about anything ; and they have. G. Instead of going up the side of the river he in- tended, he remained on the same side he was. 7. Very interesting is the description given by Scott of the famous men of that time, Louis and his barber, &c., — who exerted a powerful influence over the super- stitious mind of Louis. 8. William thought that Louis would aid him, and, without doubt, he would have, had he not feared the Duke of Burgundy. 9. Quentin finds Isabelle, prepared for the worst, and when, having induced her to disguise herself, they en- deavor to escape they find flight impossible. 10. He sent Quentin's uncle with an order to enscribe hia Scottish relati(jn in tlie guards. f LISH. escaping with ; loved. rney or decide ether the stars I any one, for he would find to such anger snt, whom he ling; and they HARVABP EXAMINATIONS. 29 11. He was very superstitious, and before undertaking a great project he always consulted the heavens to find if the affair would be successful or not. 12. Of largo frame and bulk, fierce expression and harsh voice, we seem to almost see before us this monster. 13. Galeotti, having gone to him and being about to be slain, as a last resource told the King that he read in the stars, that he (Galeotti) would die just twenty -four hours before the death of his Majesty would take place. 14. After the old man had left Quentin and having seen his uncle, the youth, having an adventurous spirit, wandering from the inn came upon several people look- ing at something up a tree. 15. Quentin marries his lady love and died after a most happy life full of adventures. 3 river he in- as. ;iven by Scott id his barber, ver the super- aid him, and, lot feared the the worst, and irself, they en- ./• er to enscribe June, 1888. 1. The novel itself, as most of all Sir Walter Scott's are, is especially interesting. 2. After a time, she with her aunt and a guide and Quentin are sent away to a castle. 3. In the purity of his life and actions, as well as in the sheer force of character, he is unequalled by none. 4. One of the strangers, having been informed of the youth's mission set out to find the sought for uncle of the youth. 5. A woman who voted differently than her husband did would be an exception. 6. I have no reference to cooks, servant-girls, and sen- ators' wives all elbowing each other in line. "^..^ r;i t i .-'ip « i)- i' O i ? t «i ».< 80 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENOLISH. 7. As the book goes on Dickens began to see the strong and good points in his people's characters and to unconsciously pass over their weak points. 8. They were given tickets for next time, shoved out of the door, and the stray hats thrown after them. 9. New strata is laid down on the sea floor much more quickly than on land. 10. Everything should be done by not only the college men but also by the faculty. 11. If the tariff were taken off of wool, we would be obliged to close our mills on account of foreign competi- tion. 12. All that they could see of the invisible one were his boots. 13. It prevents him bending the elbow more than a little ways. 14. Brandy set in motion the functions of the body that fatigue or emotion have paralyzed. 15. Turning into the Square, the post hit him causing him to shy. I Jvaxe, 1880. 1. A few years later he began his " Paradise Regained," but which he never finished. 2. While sitting in my room just after lunch, the fire alarm sounded. 3. The character of the agents, or persons, are next to be considered. 4. So honorable a connection might have been expected to have advanced our author's prospects. -■ i m ' m -Jn m iw OM^ ^^t^^ iUSH. ;an to see the aracters and to ne, shoved out er them. oor much more )nly the college , we would be ireign competi- sible one were ir more than a 8 of the body it him causing ise Regained," lunch, the fire as, are next to been expected HARVARD EXAMIXATIONS. 31 5. Sometimes he would lay awake the whole '..'ght, trying but unable to make a single line. 6. Milton was too busy to much miss his wife. 7. Everybody had in their recollection the originals of the passages parodied. 8. Dryden neither became Master of Arts or a fellow of the University. 9. lie consoles himself with the fancy that he had done a great work. 10. I think we will fall considerably under the mark in computing the poet's income at £600. 11. The Faculty from virtue of its position knows thor- oughly the needs of the students under them. 12. She confessed to having struck her husband with the axe, and plead self-defence. June, 1800. 1 . Would not Shakspere have been likely to at least have heard of these savages? 2. Neither he nor his father were educated to be law- yers. 8. While at Brussels a duel was fought between Thompson and a Russian with whom he had been trav- elling and suspected of slandering him. 4. He sent me a verbal message and which assured ire of the truth of my suspicions. 5. Ho claimed that Smith, whom he supposed was an American, had written him a letter. 6. I suppose that the purpose of inaugurating those games were the promotion of physical culture. ■^'./..-t'^u- -. X v*' i-jff'-^gi^apgwii i' II jp i^^ - -)t.^-^uJ - ^h^/^^ 82 COLLEOE REQUIUEMENTS IN ENOMSH. 7. I never have and I hope I never will sec him. 8. Did England have the right to levy the Stamp Act? 9. I think I will be able to pay you within a week, for 1 am liable to receive $500 from my father any day. 10. Ciesar assailed him vigorously, to which lie replied, and neither of them were sparing of insults on the other. 11. I do not know but what I'd ought to have been clearer. 12. The United States are not bound to a treaty en- tered upon without its uuthority. June, 1891. 1. There was little doubt but what she was poisoned, but nobody knew where it was bought. 2. At Rugby each game has its ai)pointed season. Foot-ball reaches its height during the Christmas term, but during the warm weather its place is usurped by hare-and-hounds. 8. The student is enabled to choose his studies from a broad field, thereby allowing him to make proper dis- tinctions in his choice. 4. AloliOre's plot and idea is often taken from other writers, which he does not atteiii|jt to deny. 5. By the Constitution of the United States a legisla- tive, executive, and judicial department is established. The legislative department consists in two houses. The members of the lower house are elected by popular suf- frage and the number of rei^resentatives are apportioned among the several states according to their population. SCO him. e Stamp Act? ithin a week, .her any day. ich Ijc replied, on the other. to have been ,o a treaty en- was poisoned, >inted season, iristmas term, J usurped by studies from a :e proper dis- m from other ;ates a legisla- s established, houses. The I popular suf- e apportioned population. "T. HARVARD EXAMINATIONS. St 6. Ho believed in making the states one in regard to foreign affairs, but that in regard to petty matters each Btate was to completely control its own administration. 7. Troop A, the cavalry of the force, wa.s only organ- ized a few years ago. It is as well equipped as if it waa a part of the regular army. 8. If you are home this afternoon I would bo happy to call. 9. He has now been three years in the ministry and is very pleased with that avocation. 10. I had never been in the house but a few times and I hardly felt well acquainted with either of the three members of Mr. Thomas' family. 11. The canvassing the county was quite difficult, but when Mr. Courtney had once gotten the voter's pledges he felt easy. June, 1802. 1. Immediately every body went to sleep just as they were. 2. The 10th regiment were not directed to even at- tack ; yet they remained all night at the station under a severe fire, but which they lost less men from than any regiment there. 3. The fairies promised that their daughter would not die, but would sleep for a hundred years, and that the whole court would fall asleep at the same time. 4. Discussing this subject with a friend, he told me that to clearly understand the relation I must read the books. 5. The prince asked her for most every dance. 3 H n I'l "TWiti^^siHajij^m 84 OOLLEOE REQUIREMENTS IK ENGLISH. 6. He would neither buy a coat or a hat. 7. Ho said that he would give it to either of us — you or John or I. 8. I confess that I thought that he would try and get the bill passed. 9. She said that she had lain the book on the table. 10. It seems to me that by making a great effort to hold your attention on the speaker, and then jot down the things you consider most important, that in course of time and by constant practice one can finally begin to take valuable notes. 11. I studied Latin some when I was home. 12. We will be liable to have a pleasant evening at Miss Jones'. 13. Be sure to behave yourself. ^vui^" ^*^r^i~iSt,-T^^, ttiH "T«r7!»isa LI9H. er of us — you Id try and get n the table, great effort to ben jot down It in course of lally begin to me. ut evening at I' ENTRANCE EXAMINATION PAPERS OF OTHER COLLEGES. N •"rwrr^'vmnmaa " "^^34^IX^^^"1 • -'i,-.*1&H> "ii^i -^^ •HPft'^^'ft^vf'? tf .1 I U .III il i i ^ _ I 4tai&ia& n,MHm^..:^.. ., J .u.j,;.i.ryj?i .ii^ ,-v;,?< ,.tr>tfi,;-7aii.i1'-Z^-:!ntW'-- LISH. le Union with* tative extracts se we love and a dozen swans ^ere good." >ften feared he ision, spelling, paragraphs, on [iua Caosar.) I Like It.) 3 Courtship of of the Seven ^ out each in t's crew, save AMHERST COLLEGE. W b. " The swimmers did not, as was expected, lack a numerous or enthusiastic audience." c. " He was driving away from the church where he had been married in a coach and six." d. " Let you and I look at these, for they say that there are none such in the world." e. " When Mr. Williams, f Miss Hosmer, or any other friend were unable to accompany him from Rome to England, a courier had him in charge." /. "I meant when I first came, to have boug'.^. .ill Paris." g. " Did ever man put God to the proof on that prom- ise, and found it broken." h. " Were he still disposed to go there, my purse shall be open to him." I ' t I I f i i 'V ,iii#ii5 40 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH. BOSTON UNIVERSITY. June, 1801. Write an esaay of not less than two hundred and fifty words upon one of the following themes : Portia's Suitors and their Respective Choices. The Life of Lord Clive. The Character of Silas Mamer, Supply the correct words in the following sentences: 1. If he ... my son, I ... be proud of him. 2. . . . there no other cause than the safety of that faithful knave, Waraba, I . , . jeopard a point ere a hair of his head . . . hurt. 3. I . . . not like to do it and I . . . not. 4. If I ... he I ... be ashamed to go there again. 5. Hoping that I . . . hear from you as soon as con- venient I . . . subscribe myself, yours truly. C. He told ua there was two principal propositions in the sentence. 7. The boy told his master that whatever he did, he could not please him. 8 She always thought more of attending to the wants of others than of herself. 9. I intended to have written you yesterday, but busi- ness prevented. „-.«#:. ja«;"«"i« LISH. dred and fifty s Choices. g sentences : i him. safety of that oint ere a hair )t. there again. 3 soon as con- "opositions in er he did, he to the wants lay, but busi- BOSTON UNIVERSITV, 41 10. The Vicar of Wakefield was published in 1766, and has had a steady sale for a hundred and twenty years, which is rare for a novel. 11. Blake with the fleet happened to be at Malaga, before he made war upon Spain: and some of his seamen went ashore, and met the Host carried about; and not only paid no respect to it, but laughed at those who did. 12. His bravery under this painful operation and the fortitude he had shown in heading the last charge in the recent action, though he was wounded at the time and had been unable to use his right arm, and was the only officer left in his regiment, out of twenty who were alive the day before, inspired every one with admiration. June, 1893. PAKT I. Correct the following sentences : I have no more influence over him than others. The syntax and etymology of the language is thus placed before the learner. I intended to have written it on Saturday. The lad cannot leave his father, for if he should leave him, he would die. The farmer went to his neighbor and told him that his cattle were in his fields. He was persuaded to carefully consider the matter. I would have thought it a gross act of tyranny to have interfered either with his political or his religious opin- ions. :i % ■ ^p^m^nfms^i^:.. 42 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH. A modern newspaper statement, though probably true, would be laughed at, if quoted in a book as testimony; but the letter of a court gossip is thought good historical evidence, if written some centuries ago. PART II. Have you read all of the required books; if not, state how many. Write an essay of not less than two hundred words upon one of the following themes: The Character of Amos Barton. Judge Pyncheon and Clifford. The Battle of Flodden. ,»^»-s:>q»7«., fOLISH. h probably true, >k as testimony; t good historical b; if not, state hundred v^ords BOWDOIN COLLEGE. 48 BOWDOIN COLLEGE. June, 1801. Write a composition of about five hundred ^orda on one of the subjects given below. Write neatly and plainly, giving careful attention to paragraphs, punctuation, spelling, and the use of capital letters. SUBJECTS. 1. A narrative of Antonio's dealings with Shy lock. 2. A spectator's account of Antonio's trial in the Duke's court. 8. The story of the two rings. 4. An imaginary account by Father Felician of the banishment of the Acadian peasants.. 5. " A Pathetic Meeting." (Being the story of Evan- geline and Gabriel, supposed to be told by an ofi&cial of the Philadelphia Almshouse.) 6. How the House of the Seven Gables was built. 7. Hepzibah Pyncheon and her shop. 6. The Legend of Matthew Maule and Alice Pyncheon. h\rv^>'--*a^=u-*;^. "j' II u COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH. June, 180a. Write a composition of about live hundred words on one of the subjects given below. Write neatly and plainly, giving careful attention to paragraphs, punctuation, spelling, and the use of capital letters. *^ SUBJECTS. /VoTO " ^5 You Like R" 1. The Wrestling Match. 2. A brief description of the three pairs of lovers. 8. How Oliver became reconciled to Orlando. From " Courtship of Myles Standish:' 4. How Myles Standish wooed Priscilla. 6. John Alden's Wedding. From ''Home of the Sevm Oables." 6. Hepzibah's first experience at storekeeping. 7. The Story of Alice Pyncheon. 8. The Death of Judge Pyncheon. iS^miL. i ! r N0LI8H. BROWN UNIVBBSITY. m indred words on »ful attention to le use of capital 8 of lovers, rlando. lisL" I. 'es." eeping. BROWN UNIVERSITY. Jiine, 1892. iE * M''^>^'i^i^ I. Write a composition, with due attention to correct- ness of form and expression, upon one of the following themes from Julius Ciesar: 1, The Character of Brutus. 2. The Fickleness of the Mob. 8. The Speech of Antony. II. Or the following from As You Like It: 1. The Seven Ages of Man. 2. Rosalind and Celia. 3. The Clown and Audrey. III. Or give a description of the Alhambra. IV. Or give a full analysis of "Webster's first Bunker- Hill Oration. v. Correct the following sentences : 1. The farmer's orchard is respected by the boy who owns a large dog. 2. The crisis is one of the most singular, which have ever occurred. 3. We will soon be able to answer this pertinent ouestion. "fi«&„ ;...,. - ^- -^tS^t *^- -*w 1 m'm '■■\ 46 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH. 4. A personal friend of the King from whom he had the misfortune to differ. 6. The country from whence I come is one which I shall be glad to go back to. VI. Underscore tha accented syllable in the followini? words : * Discourse, resource, concourse, ac... intrigue, detail, interesting, accessory. *>•> * f*^ I- uocciji ^iiwuu and verb), p 1 i J SKrt^BHBi ENGLISH. ig from whom he ome is one which J. I in the following (aoua asd verb), rSr^r^^anrBws^ BKYX MAWR COLLEaS. 41 BRTN MAWR COLLEGE. June, 1809. I. Compare the use of the supernatural in " The Tern- ])est " with that in " Comus " and in " Macbeth" or, Illus- trate by means of " Julius Ccesar " and "^Is You Like It " the sweetness of disposition of Shakespearean men and women. The composition must be not less than sixty lines of foolscap, and must be correct in spelling, punctuation, and general arrangement. IX. Correct the following sentences, making the cor- rections, as far as possible, on the printed text: 1. Confucius, the Latin form given by Jesuit mis. sionaries to Kung Fu Tseio, was born near the town of Yen-Chow, in what is now the province of Shan-tung. 2. Clinton commanded him that under no considera- tions should he enter the enemy's lines or disguise him- self, and last of all, not to take any papers that would prove him a spy. Andrd disobeyed them all in his eager- ness to accomplish what was desired of him, 8. A glance at any printed pag3 will show that the points in paragraphs which most readily catch the eye are — even more notably than in sentences — the begin- ning and the end. I I 48 COLLKOB REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH. 4. Her Majesty's government hold that it is its duty under tnese circumstances to do its best to consistently maintain an attitude of strict neutrality, to act with the utmost impartiality towards all parties, believing that by so doing they would be in a better position to act with greater influence and utility whenever a favorable op- portunity shall offer. 5. From here the finest view is obtained of the most beautiful of the cascades, which is not a sheer fall but a ledge of rock half way down breaks the fall into two portions and as the water dashes over it with resistless fury, churns it into foam. 6. Its almost vulgar personalities may convey to those that are neitht * acquainted with the writer or his works, not altogether an inadequate impression of both. 7. If with equal force of character his intellectual power was less we would feel the shock without the mys- terious attraction. 8. Let us answer not like our predecessors did, but like men undaunted by reverses ; since in a very short time we will probably find ourselves ou a new footing, and feel the animating effects of the most important com- mercial movement of this century. 9. Be sure that your sentences end with words that deserve the distinction you give them. 10. I shall not trouble you with a history of the stratagems practiced upon my judgment, nor the allure- ments tried upon my heart, which, if you have in any part of your life been acquainted with rural politics, you will easily conceive. Their arts have no great variety, they think nothing worth their care but money. ENGLISH. that it is its duty ^est to consistently lity, to act with the i, believing that by •osition to act with er a favorable op- tained of the most )t a sheer fall but a 1 the fall into two r it with resistless lay convey to those writer or his works, on of both. er his intellectual k without the mys- decessors did, but ice in a very short I ou a new footing, lost important cora- d with words that a history of the jnt, nor the allure- ' you have in any rural politics, you J no great variety, ut money. BRYN MAWR COLLEGE. 49 11. When his genius had once wanned itself in this way, it would seem that it had attained the healthiness natural to its best conditions, and could have gone on forever, increasing, both in enjoyment and in power, had external circumstances been favorable. 12. The crowd had purled and had made a circle else- where, and in the centre of it stood a man quite as noble, and even more remarkable than either Sir Lionel, the Rector, or Martin. 13. Surely there is both grandeur and eloquence in his apostrophe to the atheists, whom he knew abounded in the C^urt of Louia XIV., and whom ho warned that, let them alfect to disbelieve as they would, their eternity was an inevitable fact. III. Punctuate (on the examination paper) the follow- ing sentences : 1. Wherever they went she was evidently always on the watch In Bond St especially where much of their business lay her eyes were in constant enquiry and in whatever shop the party were engaged her mind was equally abstracted from everything actually before them from all that interested and occupied the others Kestless and dissatisfied everywhere her sister'could never obtain her opinion of any article of purchase however it might equally concern them both she received no pleasure from anything was only impatient to be at home again and could with diflficulty govern her vexation at the tedious- ness of Mrs Palmer whose eye was caught by everything pretty expensive or new who was wild to buy all could determine on none and dawdled away her time in rapture m ■Mi 60 COLLEGE REQUIUEMENTS IN EXGLISH. and indecision. J. Austen, " Sense and Sensibility," Ch. vxvr. 2. M Taine begins his chapter on Addison with the following remarks In this vast transformation of the mind which occupies the whole eighteenth century and gives England its political and moral standing twc superior men appear in politics and morality both accomplished writers the most accomplished yet seen in England both accredited mouth-pieces of a party masters in the art of persuasion and convir*'on both limited in philosophy and art incapable of considering sentiments in a disinterested fashion always bent on seeing the motives of things for approbation or blame To penetrate to the interior of this civilization and this people there are no means better than to pause and dwell on Swift and Addison I have often reflected says Steele after a night spent with him Addison apart from all the world that I had the pleasure of conversing with an intimate acquaintance of Terence and Catullus who had all their wit and nature height- ened with humor more exquisite and delightful than any other man ever possessed And Pope a rival of Addison and a bitter rival adds His conversation had something in it more charming than I have found in any other man These sayings express the whole talent of Addison his writings are conversations masterpieces of English urban- ity and reason nearly all the details of his character and life have contributed to nourish this urbanity and this reasonableness. jr,^^!-.-*"^^'^'*®**^ " LISH. tisibility," Ch. iison with the on of the mind ury and gives twc superior accomplished England both '3 in the art of hilosophy and a disinterested i of things for interior of this means better dison I have pent with him id the pleasure ce of Terence nature height- htf ul than any ,'al of Addison had something any other man f Addison his English urban- I character and anity and this COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY. 51 vAi-, COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY (PRINCiSTON). June, 1802. English Grammar. I. *' Frederic aspired to the style of royalty. Ostentatious and profuse, negligent of his true interests and of his high duties, insatiably eager for frivolous distinctions, he added nothing to the real weight of the state be governed : perhaps, he transmitted his inheritance to his children impaired rather than augmented in value; but he suc- ceeded in gaining the great object of his life — the title of King. In the year 1700, he assumed this new dignity." Macaulays Essay on Frederic the Great. 1. Explain the punctuation of the above passage. 2. Illustrate by it any rules of English spelling. 8, Also, any modes of forming English plurals. 4. Mention the adjectives and participles in it. 5. Parse the words in italics. 6. Give the principal parts of the verbs. 7. Decline the pronouns — he, which, this. 8. Mention the diffe-ent kinds of pronouns in it. 9. Also, the different kinds of nouns. 10. State what words and sections are in apposition. h -"- — ' ■*■ ■ ; wi j j» q ^j;:L.' ' -^ «4<«|l 62 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH. 11. Classify the sentences, as Simple and Complex. 12. Illustrate, by the passage, English Paragraph Struc- ture. n. Among the submitted sentences, state which are incor- rect and why they are so : A man should be generous to each of those who is desert 1- Them tnut are friendly I befriend. He is as wise if not wiser than they, I did not expect to have heard him. Harper and Brown's History is a good book. In the vast throng were some Attorney-Generals and Heirs Apparent. I knew it to have been him. He never did and never would have said it. Between him and me no difference lay. Nothing but riches satisfy many. Though he don't know it, he isn't chosen. He should be careful lest he breaks the law. III. State some facts as to anyim^ of the books and authors suggfsted for reading— Irving, Goldsmith, etc. N. B.— Applicants may state what English Grammar and U. S. Histoiy they have studied. The punctuation, spelling, grammar, and general char- acter of the Examination MS. will be carefully noted. n ,i r*a!« ;t*«-»^- iLlSH. id Complex, iragraph Struc- rhich are incor- )f those who is book. ;y-Generals and xid it. sen. le law. ooks and axithora th, etc. Inglish Grammar xnd general char- irefuUy noted. COLUMBIA COLLEGE. 63 COLUMBIA COLLEGE June 6, 1802. a conversation about demagogues. I dare say you are right said Eustace at any rate every one must have their own opinion about such matters there is no doubt added Johnston but that the dema- gogue is the most successful of the two most men 5. never try to reason out a principle they are content to make a hasty inference from a few plausible details let some demagogue make an appeal to their interest, to what concerns their bread and butter and tobacco and he cannot help but win his audience he don't 10. talk about liolitical economy or state many arguments of any sort he knows that variety of arguments per- plex such heads he appeals directly to their common sense and their selfishness all the rest of his speech is bluster when he is through they all look at each other 15. and say he's got the point then -he goes in the near- est saloon with them to properly emphasize his re- marks you dont hardly give the demagogue his due interrupted Brown his work is a different matter ihaa. most people imagine, and neithw a blusterer or an ig- 20. noramus could do it he has got to be a very versatile man when theres danger of your party losing a cer- tain electoral district you never find any man more I If ^f f-l»a<."iW*S'' ««3iS!VW hSS»5Ea 1 1 54 COLLEGE REQUIREMEN'^S IN ENGLISH. useful than him political economy looks beautifully in books but I never heard of it winning an election 25. it seems to me said Eustace that neither of you have caught the main point ?/ a mans usefulness to human- ity were to be estimated by his success many an un- worthy man could put in their claim to be considered heroes. I. Correct any bad English you find in the passage. Explain each error separately, citing the line in which it occurs, and justifying your correction. II. Kewrite the passage in correct form, supplying the omitted capitals and marks of punctuation. III. Tell of each sentence what kind it is. (rive its subject, predicate, and object, point out each main clause, and explain the nature and the dependence of each sub- ordinate clause. IV. Parse all the italicized words. ". Give the possessive case singular and the nomina- tive and possessive plural of the nouns calf staff, echo, money, duty, mouse, ox, fox, sheep, series. Give the comparative and superlative forms of the ad- jectives white, red, gay, dry, little, far. Form the adverbs, positive, comparative, and superla- tive, from the adjectives gtntle, fast {=quick), bad, loivly. VI. Give the future tense, in all persons, of the verb sunm. -^-Vi..«„- i«*<. SNGLISH. looks beautifully finning an election ither of you have fulness to human- jcess many an un- n to be considered id in the passage, le line in which it irm, supplying the tion. id it is. Give its ; each main clause, lence of each sub- COIA'MIUA COLLEGE. m Give the perfect tense, in all persons, of the verba come and see. Give the principal parts, i.e., infinitive, past tense and past participle, of the verbs sat, heat, slay, stay, sit, set, bite, smite, fiy, flee. VII. Write an essay of at least two hundred and fifty words on one of the following subjects : 1. Any character in the four books given to be reavl 2. The story of Hawthorne's House of the Seven Gables. 3. The story of Shylock. ■ and the nomina- ,fox, sheep, series. e forms of the ad- far. ative, and superla- loivly. srsons, of the verb , ' Pc«? -x. ^ 66 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH. CORNELL UNIVERSITY. June, 1800. I. Make a neat copy of the following, correcting what- ever may be faulty in spelling or punctuation : No dignity is perfect which does not at some point aly itself with the misterious. The connexion of the male- coach with the state and the executive government gave to the whol male-establishment an oficia^ grandeur which did us servise on the roads and invested us with sesoni- ble terrors. Not the less impressive were these terrors because these legal limmits were imperfectly assertained. Look at those turnpike gaits with what defferencial hurry with what an obiedient start they fly open at our aproach. Look at that long line of carters ahed awdaciousiy usurp- ing the very crest of the road. As soon as the dredful blast of our horn reaches them with proclamation of our aproach see with what frensy of trepedation they fly to their horses heads and depprecate our rath. Treason they feel to be their crime each individual carter feels himself under the bann of confiscation and attainder. The douts which we razed as to our powers did more to rap them in terror by rapping them in uncertainty than could have been efected by the sharpest defenitions of the law from the Quarter Sessions. We on our parts (we fLISH. CORNELL UNIVEBSITV. 57 rrecting what- tion: some point aly n of the male- »rernment gave ;randeur which lis with sesoni- 3 these terrors tly assertained. 'erencial hurry it our aproach. iciousiy usurp- as the dredful imation of our ion they fly to •ath. Treason lal carter feels and attainder, rs did more to icertainty than defenitions of a our parts (we the collective male I mean) did our utmost to exalt the idea of our priveledges by the insolense with which we wealded them. Wether this insolense rested upon law that gave it a sancion or upon conscious power that hau- tily despenced with that sancion; equally it spoke from a potencial station and the agent in each particlar inso- lense of the moment was viewd reverensially as one hav- ing awthority. II. "Write a composition of not less than 500 words on any one of the following subjects: a. 1. The personal character of Goldsmith. 2. The hardships of Goldsmith's early life in London. 8. Prominent literary merits of the Vicar of Takejield. 4. 77ie Old and the New Schoolmaster {Elia). 5. Detached Thoughts on Books and Reading. 6. Popular Fallacies. h. 1. Narrate the story of Evangeline down to the depar- ture from Acadia. 2. Describe the conspiracy against Cajsar. 8. The Robbery of Silas Mamer. 4. The scene at the Rainbow Inn following Silas Mar- ner's appearance. 5. Miss Pyncheon's shopkeeping. 6. The escape of Quentin Durward and Isabelle from the Castle. '■q «^W 'W' ' 'B «""illg1 ' J i '' r" '4 ''J. 68 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH. June, 1801. I. Rewrite the following with correct spelling, punc- tuation, and capitals : • his esay afords an egregious instance of the predonii- nanse of genius the dazling splender of immagery and the seductive powers of elloquense never were penury of knolege and vulgarity of sentiment so hapily disguised the reeder feals his mind ful the he lerns nothing and when he meats it in its new array no longer knows the talk of his mother and his nurse when these wonder work- ing sounds sink into sence and the docktrine of the esay disrobed of its orniments is left to the powers of its nakid exselense what shal we discover that we are in compari- son with our creater very week and ignorant that we do not uphold the chane of existense and that we could not make one-another with moar skill than we arc maid we may lern yet moar that the arts of human life were cop' pied from the instinctive opperations of other animals that if the world be maid for man it may be said that man was maid for gese to these perfound principals of natural knoledge are added sum moral instrucshun equaly new that self interest wel understood wil produse social concord that men are mutual gainers by mutual benifits that evil is sumtimes ballanced by good that human ad- vantages are unstable and phalacious of uncertin dura- tion and doutf ul effect that our true honour is not to have a grate part but to act it wel that vertue only is our own and that hapiness is always in our power " II. Write an essay of at least 600 words on one of the following topics : -k2 -1 ^ m <.'fm*f *^ m< 3LISH. spelling, punc- of the predonii- immagery and were penury of apily disguised IS nothing and ger knows the e wonder work- ine of the esay ers of its nakid are in compari- mt that we do it we could not ve arc maid we . life were cop' other animals y be said that d principals of rucshun equaly produse social nutual benifits liat human ad- uncertin dura- ' is not to have inly is our own •rds on one of CORNELL UNIVERSITY. 59 1. Macaulay's estimate of Olive's personal character, and his military and political talents. 2. Narrate the author's journey from Seville to Grenada (Alhambra). 3. Recount the story of the Rose of the Alhambra. 4. The finding of Eppie by Silas Murner. 5. The story of the caskets in The Merchant of Venice. June 11, 1809. General Directions. 1. Write your name and initiab at top of each page. 2. Write only on one side. 3. Pay especial attention to correct spelling, punctua- tion, and use of capitals. 4. Express yourself clearly and concisely. I. Write three papers, two hundred words each, on any three of the following subjects : a. Describe Janet's expulsion from the house by her husband, and her husband's death (Janet's Repentance). b. Narrate the story, trial, and punishment of Constance (Marmion.) c. The Moor's Legacy (Alhambra). d. Tell the story of Orlando's life in As You Like It. e. Describe the Shopkeeping of Hepzibah (House of the Seven Gables). S -1 60 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLI8H. n. Copy the following, correcting all miatakea: a. One poem which has a seperate beauty of ita own cannot be inferior to any other poem. He had consid- er'^d creation in ita hole extent and his discriptiona are therefor lerned. b. After the oparation of imaterial agents which cannot be explained we may consider that of alegorical persons which have no real existance A mind like his always curious always active had a neerer way to knoledge than by solitary reading. c. For such an employment he might be suposed qualli- fied by long practise of bisness but this proved to be a mistake. Addison is now dispiaed by some who are themselves no better criticks. d. A crowd of angry authors beseged the shop trying to hinder the publication ot this satyre. e. I cannot concieve how he made this blunder for I took grate pains to explane to him. .'^Jt ^,.v :^i^l9S^ :nolish. [stakes : )eauty of ita own He had consid- 3 diacriptions ure ents which cannot ilegorical persona d like his always to knoledge than be suposed qualli- 3 proved to be a y some who are 1 the shop trying lis blunder for I DAKTMOL'TU COLLKOK. 61 DARTMOUTH COLLBBE. June, 1890. [Write at least three pages on one of ♦he subjects men- tioned below. The composition should be correct in spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and should show a clear purpose and an orderly method.] 1. The story of Evangeline. 2. Was Brutus a traitor? 3. Webster's style. Correct the errors in the following sentences: 1. The boy stood on the burning deck, Whence all but he had fled. 2. I am going and see him this afternoon. 8. He hadn't seen what he had ought to do. 4. Get up on to the platform. 5. Try and read as many a good book as you can. 6. I guess he will resign, for he told me he was going to. What isithe proper difference (if any) in meaning be- tween the two following? 7. I would do it if I could. I should do it if I could. Which is the right expression :— 8. He felt badly at his loss, or, He felt bad at his loss? —If you substitute " discouraged " for " badly " or " bad " in the above, what part of speech will it be? COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN KNQLISH. TRINITY COLLEGE. June, 1801. A. Correct, criticise, and recast the following sen- tences : 1. It was decided that Mr. A would accompany them to the city. 2. The last news is that they are to start on Monday. 3. There ia a row of elms on either side of the road. 4. Will I find you at home this evening? 5. Stung by her reproaches he went and hung himself. 6. I have taken somebody else's hat. B. "Write an essay, containing about five hundred words, on one of the following subjects, giving attention to spelling, punctuation, use of capitals, division by para- graphs, and expression : 1. The plot of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice. 2. Longfellow's Evangeline. 3. The plot of Scott's Old Mortality. 4. Hawthorne's House of the Seven Gables. C. Give the reasons for the use of the points in first sentence of division B of this paper. D. Give in full the rules for the formation of the pos- sessive cast and the plural number of English substan- tives. NQLISH. 3 following sen- accompany them art on Monday. ie of the road. ng? id hung himself. it five hundred giving attention division by para- ! of Venice, les. i points in first ition of the pos- ilnglish substan- I ! TRINITY COLLKOE. 68 - I Note.— 1. Write on one side of the page. 2. Leave a margin of about £ of an inch on loft hand. 8. Write your name legibly on top of each page. 4. Number your pages on right-hand top, con- secutively. 5. Fold your MS. neatly lengthwise in middle. 6. Write your name and the date on outside, near top, with fold to the left. 7. Refer by letter and number to the question you are answering, and separate th e answers to each question by leaving a line vacant. !»• -^ ^J^, fV>^ •iV-s 6-4 COLLEGE KEyUIKEMENTS IX ENGLIfcU. VASSAR COLLEGE. June, 1802. I. Correct ^lpon this paper any errors you may discover in the following sentences : 1. The captain as well as the passengers were fright- ened. 2. They were to so conduct themselves as to merit the approval of Providence. 3. The memoranda of these kind of expeditions is very interesting. 4. Suppose a parent was to send a boy in the street to become a loafer. 5. Although lecturing every one on their follies he is, nevertheless, a true friend. 6. ville's status as an intellectual people is far above that of the neighboring towns, and this she attrib- utes to her large numl^er of educated people and her public library, of which she is justly proud. 7. The green in front of the house is broken only by a walk leading to the front door, and which runs parallel with the street. 8. Kesurgam. I will rise again. Not simply I will rise, but I will rise again, is and has been the faith of the church. ILlfU. I may discover jrs were fright- as to merit the )editions is very in the street to eir follies he is, il people is far . this she attrib- people and her ad. roken only by a eh runs parallel at simply I will [ the faith of the VASSAU COLLEGE. 65 9. But in America and England women have plenty of freedom but fear to use it to study a profession, as they think it will hurt their social standing. II. Rewrite the following sentences: 1. Though having written previously a number of short and pleasant stories, this book attracted unusual attention as an earnest of wbai the author could do. 2. Edgar Allen Poe holds a peculiar place in our litera- ture. A man of melancholy temperament, and leading a sad and wayward life, yet his poetry was so original in its construction and so melodious in its rhythm, as to induce many in that respect to imitate him. 3. Madam: Permit me to call your attention to the fact that I have just opened a very fine and large collection of Turkish rugs, carpets, armors, embroideries, etc. This being my secon 1 visit to your city, and having had a large sale, I now brought a much larger collection, and I hope to again gain your patronage and the public in general. As the sale will last only a short time, would like you to call and examine my &t ^ck at your earliest convenience, and oblige, Yours very respectfully, III. Write from three to five pages upon one of the sub- jects named below. S irtia. 63 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH. Before beginning to write, consider what you have to say, and arrange your thoughts in logical order. Aim at quality rather than (juantity. Carefully revise your composition, correcting all errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, structure of para- graphs, and rhetorical expression. 1. Early New England Life as pictured in The Court- ship of Miles Standish. 2. The Character of Brutus. 8. Compare Rosalind, in As you Like It, with a Young Girl of the Present Day. 4. The English Clergyman, as seen in George Eliot's Scenes from Clerical Life. 5. The Character of Sir Roger de Coverley. 6. The Story of Marmion. 7. A Description of the Alhambra. ,j;a,V«^<«'*W**'' .«A. ILISH. It you have to il order. Aim 3cting all errors icture of para- i iu The Court- [t, with a Young 1 George Eliot's erley. W£LLESL£Y COLLEGE. 67 WELLESLET COLLEGE. June, 1890. Write an essay of not less than two pages (foolscap) on one of the subjects named below : 1. The story of Evangeline. 2. Description of the Funeral Scene in Julius Caesar. 8. The story of Lord Clive. 4. Description of Silas Marner before and after know- ing Eppie. 5. Compare and contrast Addison and Swift as shown by Thackeray. June, 1802. Write an essay with due regard to all points of correct expression (including punctuation points) on any one of the following subjects : 1. Character of Sir Roger de Coverley. 2. Three Pictures from "As You Like It." 8. Abstract of Webster's First Bunker Hill Oration. 4. My Beasons for Liking Scott. IKf^l**^**''^ ■Hi COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH. WESLETAN UNIVERSITY. June, 1802. Two hours will be given for this examination. You are advised to take about one hour and a half for the composition, and half an hour for the correction of the sentences. I. Write a short composition on one of the subjects given below. Consider what you will say, and in what order you will say it, before you begin to writs at all. Avoid all errors in punctuation, spelling, and gram- mar; make every sentence clear and forcible; divide your composition properly into paragraphs. Revise your composition, and, if time permits, make a clean copy of it after revision. 1. Contrast the character of Rosalind with that of Celia. 2. The part of Touchstone in "As You Like It. 3. Is Jaques a necessary character in "As You Like It"? 4. Glimpses of English country life in the De Coverley Papers. 5. Sir Roger at church. 0. Sir Roger at the play. lyi NOLISH. ITY. amination. You 1(1 a half for the correction of the the subjects given [1 what order you t all. )elling, and gram- cible; divide your le permits, make a ilind with that of f ou Like It." in "As You Like in theDeCoverley WESLfiYAN UNIVERSITY. 11. I'oiat out and correct the grammatical errors in the following sentences : 1. "Dryden and Pope's poetry has been written at least a century and a half ago." 2. " i'ou know I have little or no strength, and I will be very tired to-morrow." 3. "As the audience filled the hall each of the mem- bers of the committee made their report " 4. " There is no doubt but that praise from a friend or censure from a foe are lost on hearers who know our merits." 5. " Everybody thought that it was destined to be a great city twenty years ago." 6. " It would be a great thing if our youthful agricul- turists would read more, and whatever stimulates that is to be looked on as good." 7. "As his brother was going away he promised his father that he would never forget his advice." 8. " I offer for sale the stock saved from the fire, which consists of tweeds, yarns, and a few gray blankets." 9. " Then he said loudly : ' If any gentleman or lady wish to have their fortune told, they may have it for nothing.' " 10. " The question is simple enough, for he asked : ' Is he or I to blame for it? ' " 91 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH. Scott's 'Old Mortality,' George Eliot's 'Silas Marner,' Hawthorne's 'House of the Seven Gables.'"— Extract from the College Catalogue. I. Write, in accordance with the above directions, a short composition on one of the following subjects: The Ancient Mariner's Experiences. The Weak Side of Brutus. The Palace of the Alhambra. The Character of Balfour of Burley. Criticise the following sentences: 1. The name of each hamlet by the roadside has its memories for English ears. 2. For many years the Pacific Railroad question di- vided the parties, to-day the tariff question. 8. On several occasions at elections Candidates views in favor of annexation have been among the issues of the campaign, but only to be rebuked by defeat. 4. I had rather hear you argue. 5. Most of his plots are laid about the time of writing, although he goes back at times hundreds of years as in Ivanhoe but even here his hold upon his readers is of unchanged tenacity. 6. The last stop between here and New York. 7. They were supplied with everything which expe- rience on former occasions would suggest. ■,,f0i^^ OLISH. 'Silas Marner,' lies.' "—Extract rections, a short ects: es. 'y- ■oadside has its ad question di- jn. andidates views ig the issues of • defeat. time of writing, is of years as in his readers is of V York. ig which expe- 4SI WILLIAMS COLLEGE. n 8. The disposition of everybody is toward the devel- opment of those faculties which are already strong. 9. His first efforts took place in J.8o4 when he joined the army as lieutenant of engineers in the Crimea. 10. "We are forced to believed them actuated by a desire to have their course admired and followed by suc- ceeding generations. Ji>. IPS. " Each candidate wil. >t re aired to write a short Eng. lish composition, correct m .ell -ng, punctuation, division into paragraphs, gram' , and expression, upon a subject announced at the tin c; the examination. Subjects will be selected from the following works: " 1892.— Shakspere's 'Julius Caesar' and 'As You Like It,' Scott's 'Marmion,' Longfellow's 'Courtship of Miles Standish,' Addison's 'Sir Roger de Coverley Papers,' Macaulay's second ' Essay on the Earl of Chat- ham,' Webster's first 'Bunker Hill Oration,' Irving's 'Alhambra,' Scott's 'Talisman,' George Eliot's 'Scenes from (Jieilc-I Life,' Hawthorne's 'House of the Seven Gables.' "—Extract from the College Catalogue. Write, in accordance with the above directions, a short composition upon one of the following subjects: Governor Pyncheon. Mr. Gilfil's Love-Story. The Character of Jaques. Sir Roger de Coverley. f' 74 COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISn. Criticise the following sentences: 1. In his first ode to Napoleon Bonaparte he violently expresses his disappointment at the formation of the monarchy and not the republic. 2. The Ave Maria from Don Juan shows a marvelous execution of his wonderful appreciative nature. 8. Charles II said men could enjoy the right of being of whatever religion they wish. 4. We have heard nnich talk lately about annexation till now it has become an almost conceded fact that the domain of Canada will become a part of our republic. 5. In this way religious freedom would be given to the Christians now under her sway and at the same time })rotect the weaker countries against the stronger. (5. It seems as if no ])erson of celebrity could make a move in any direction but what it was at once jotted down and sent to the printing house. 7. Before the French Revolution the institutions of France had long since ceased to be in accord with the wants of the nation. 8. Without having attended to this we will be at a loss in understanding several passages in the classics, 9. The vice of covetousness of all others enters deep- est into the soul. 10. After these examples of annexation the United States would certainly undertake a most difficult task to successfully admit Canada or Mexico to the Union. ' r*! ■was?: roLisn. irte he violently urination of the 5W8 a marvelous nature. e right of being jout annexation ed fact tliat the our republic. [ be given to the the .same time stronger. y could make a at once jotted ! institutions of d with the wants sve will be at a the classics, ers enters deep- ion the United difficult task to the Union. BIOHXB EMOLISH. Hudson's ExpurQated Shaheapeare. For SchooU. Clubii, and Families. Revised aiid enlarged EditioM of rwenty.rree Play" Carefully expurgated, with Explanatory Nou» at the bottom of the page. Kntl Crltfcal Notes at the end of each volum* By H? N. hSdsoS.'lLd.. Editor of The Harvard ^•^«*«'V««'-« Onj Sav in each volume. Square If.tno. Varying in size from 128-2M CV SuilinKPrlc«of eUt Cloth. WcenU; Paper, 3B cents Int«. Section PrlVe- Cloth. 45 cents; Paper, 30 cents. Per Mt Cia box), •1S.00. (To Taaobori, 910.00.) SOME of the special features of this edition are the convenient size and shape of the volumes; the clear type, superior press- work, and attractive binding; the ample introductions! the ex- planatory notes, easily found at the foot of the page; the critical notes for special study; the judicious e. purgation, never mangling either style or story; the acute and sympathetic criticism that has cometobc associated with Dr. Hudson's name; and, finally, the reasonahleness of the price. OliTor Wendell HolmeB: An edi- tion of any play of Shakespe.are's to which Mr. Hudson's name is affixed does not need a lino from anybody to commend it. Cyrus Northrop, President UnU versily of MiiinesoUt : They are con- venient in form and edited by Hud- son,— two good things which I can see at a glance. yram Conon, Prof, of Rhet. and Eng. Lit., Cornell University: 1 coii- ifder them altogether excellent. The notes give all the aid needed for an understanding of the text, without waste and distraction of the student's mind. The introductory matter to the several plays is especially worthy of approbation. (Jan. 28, 1887.) C. F. P. Bancroft, Prin. of Phil- lips Academy, Andover, Mass. : Mr. Hudson's appreciation of Shake- speare amounted to genius. His editing accordingly exhibits more than learning and industry, — it re- veals insight, sympathy, and convic- (ioo. He leads the pupil into the very mind and heart of " the thon saiiii-souled .Shakespeare." Byron Qroce, Master in Public Latin School, Boston : The ameuiled text is satisfactory; the tyi)ography is excellent; the notes are brief, al- ways helpful, not too numerous, and put where they will do the most good ; the intrwluctions are vigorous, in- spiriting, keenly and soundly critical, and very attractive to boys, especially on account of their directness and warmth, for all bovs like enthusV asm. (Jon. 22, 1887.) C. T. Vinohester, Prof of Engttsh, Wesleyan University : The notes and comments in the school edition are admirably fitted to the need of the student, removing his difficulties by stimulating his interest and quicken- ing his perception. (Feb. 10, 1887.) A. C. Perkins, Prin. of Adelphi Academy, Brooklyn: In the prepa- ration of the School Shakespeare, Mr. Hudson met fully the capacities and needs of students in our school! and coUeges. (Feb. i, 1887.) f -■•«* UN6UAGC, COMPOSITION, RHETORIC, LITERATURE. LESSONS IN ENGLISH AOAPTID TO The Study of American Classics. A Text-book for High SchooU, Academies, and Young Ladles' Seminaries i designed to be used In connection with "supplementary reading" from the works of seven American authors, — Irving, Bryant, Longfellow, Wbittier, Hawthorne, Holmes, and Lowell. SARA E. HUSTED LOCKWOOD. TBACHia or ■NOLIRR IN TBI BIOB SCHOOL AT NIW HATINi OORlf. Introdnctioa prio*. $1.12; Allowanoa for •zoluuige, 35 oanta. 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