_a_ "Mortals, that would follow me, Love Virtue; she alone is free. She can teach ye how to climb Higher than the sphery chime; Or, if Virtue feeble were, Heaven itself would stoop to her." By whom were these words said? to whom? when? where? under what circumstances? Show the relation of these lines to the opening lines of the poem; to the plot of the poem. Answer in a paragraph or two. _b_ In Macaulay's _Essay on Milton_ occurs the following passage: "In none of the works of Milton is his peculiar manner more happily displayed than in the _Allegro_ and the _Penseroso_. It is impossible to conceive that the mechanism of language can be brought to a more exquisite degree of perfection. These poems differ from others as attar of roses differs from ordinary rose-water, the close-packed essence from the thin, diluted mixture. _They are, indeed, not so much poems as collections of hints, from each of which the reader is to make out a poem for himself. Every epithet is a text for a stanza._" Quote from _L'Allegro_ and _Il Penseroso_ several phrases, lines, or passages that exemplify the statements in italics. Give your reasons for the selection of any one of these. (1907) A--Reading and Practice _Select one subject from each of the following groups, and upon each subject you select write at least two pages._ GROUP I 1 Under what circumstances did "the vision" come to Sir Launfal? What was "the vision"? What was its effect upon him? 2 In what respect was Macbeth, though the bravest of the generals, "infirm of purpose"? 3 Show how, as the villagers said, "Silas Marner had brought a blessing on himself by acting like a father to a lone, motherless child." 4 Compare _Ivanhoe_ with the most interesting story (by some other author) that you have ever read. GROUP II 1 Give an account of the duel between Fitz-James and Roderick Dhu. 2 Relate how Sir Bedivere dealt with Excalibur. 3 Describe Goldsmith as he probably appeared to Johnson or Garrick or Boswell or Burke. GROUP III 1 Show from the _Sir Roger de Coverley Papers_ that the Spectator spoke truly when he said, "the city is the great field of game for sportsmen of my species." 2 Which question or questions on this paper has your training in English best fitted you to answer? Give the reasons for your answer. 3 Describe the most dramatic moment (as it seems to you) in _The Merchant of Venice_. 4 What are the chief characteristics that you would emphasize in the presentation of Shylock on the stage? Give the reasons for your answer. B--Study and Practice _Answer four of the questions on this paper, selecting them in accordance with the instructions under the headings._ _I Take one part only, either a or b._