School: Presentation Convent, Lucan

Location:
Lucan, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
Sr M. Gabriel
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    What is the biggest giant that has four faces?
    Ans: Big Ben
    I have al little sister they call her peep peep, she wades the waters deep deep. She climbs the mountains high high high, poor little creature she had but one eye?
    Ans: A Star
    Why does a dog turn around twice before he sits down.
    Ans: One good turn deserves another
    As I went down the garden gap who should I meet but Dick Redcap, with a stick in his hand and a stone in his throat. If you'll answer this riddle I'll give you a groat?
    Ans: A Cherry
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