Teachers' outlines for studies in English, based on the requirements for admission to college

by Gilbert Sykes Blakely

(Spring, 1906)

The composition should contain not less than sixty lines of the examination book, and should be correct in spelling, grammar, punctuation, paragraphing, and general arrangement.

(Question 1. For candidates prepared on the reading set by Bryn Mawr College.)

1 How far, in your opinion, is Keat's saying, "I have loved the principle of beauty in all things," borne out by those of his poems that you have read? In answering the question consider, for instance, the subjects chosen, the method of treatment, the style, and the meter.

(Question 2. For candidates prepared on the reading set by the Conference on Uniform Entrance Requirements in English.)

2 Is Scott, in your opinion, greater as poet or novelist? Answer in as full detail as you can, basing your opinion on The Lady of the Lake and Ivanhoe.

(Questions 3 and 4 are for all candidates.)

3 Describe Sir Roger de Coverley.

4 Tell, briefly, Shylock's story.

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