1. Why was Brutus chosen as the leader of the conspiracy? In what events of the play does he show his fitness as a leader? In what events does he show his unfitness?
    2. In what ways does Brutus reveal the gentler side of his character?
    1. Name the supernatural characters in Comus, and show what influence each exerts upon the human beings of the play.
    2. To what ways of spending his old age does the speaker in Il Penseroso look forward?
  3. What does Burke say on each of the following topics, and how does he relate his discussion of each to his argument for conciliation?
    1. The use of force in bringing a colony to terms.
    2. American fisheries.
    3. The history of Ireland.
    1. Addison's travels.
    2. Johnson's intimate friends.

BRYN MAWR COLLEGE

(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.)