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School: Athlone (Mixed) (roll number 16092)

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Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Hunter
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0748, Page 043

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Because her hands are where her feet should be.
    When does a farmer behave with great rudeness to his corn.
    When he pulls its ears and thrashes it.
    Why should soldiers be rather tired on the 1st of April.
    Because they have just had a March for 31 days.
    What letters are never out of fashion.
    F.A.S.H.I.O.N
    What does an artist like to draw best.
    His salary.
    How many insects does it take to make a landlord.
    Ten ants. (Tenants)
    Why does a hen pick a pot.
    Because she can't lick it.
    Spell dried grass in three letters.
    Hay.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
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