School: Tarmon (roll number 13997)
- Location:
- Tarmon, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: P. Layden
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0205, Page 200
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1. What is one half the moon like
The other half.
2. What is the first thing you do when you fall into the sea
You get wet
3. Why does a hen pick a pot
Because she cannot lick it
5. As black as ink as white as snow and hops on the road like harlstones
A magpie
6. What is the first thing you do when you go to bed
You spoil the bed
7. Spell enemy in three letters
Foe
8. Why is a toffee like a racehorse
Because the more you lick it the faster it goes
10. Why are hotel waiters like ,l, racehorses
Because they all run for plates
11. Why does a cow look over a wall
Because she cannot look under it
12. As I went into an orchard there were apples on a tree I took apples off and I left no apples on, how many were left on the tree.(continues on next page)
