Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, November 5, 1892 by Various
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A book! "_Bis dat qui citò dat_," An Index. * * * * * OUR NEW EXAM. Answer any three of the following five questions:-- I. (_a._) What is a cassowary? (_b._) Does its internal construction render it capable of anthropophagy? (_c._) Describe its habits, nature and food, and draw an outline sketch of its skeleton. II. (_a._) Give the latitude and longitude of Timbuctoo. (_b._) State the number and religious belief of its inhabitants. (_c._) Discuss its natural advantages; (i.), as a port, and (ii.) as a centre for missionary enterprise. III. (_a._) Is a missionary best when served (i.) _au naturel_; (ii.) _à la maître d'hôtel_, or, (iii.) _aux petîtes livrettes de psaumes_? Discuss the advantages of each method of preparation; (_b._) Quote any advice given by (i.) LUCULLUS, or (ii.) EPICURUS on this subject. IV. What version of the Prayer-book is in use amongst the natives of Central Africa? V. Discuss the authorship of the poem entitled _Timbuctoo_, and adduce any reasons for believing JULIUS CÆSAR to have written it. |
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