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School: Woodland (roll number 8464)

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Woodland, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Mrs Crossan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1085, Page 49

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    (A bed)
    (9) Where did the rooster crow that all the world heard him?
    (In Noah's Ark)
    (10) How could you compare a lame dog to a school master?
    (Because they put down three and carry one)
    (11) What side of the sheep is the wool on?
    (The outside)
    (12) What has a person to give away before he gets it?
    (His photograph)
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    (1) Hairy out and hairy in. Lift your leg and push it in.
    (A woollen stocking)
    (2) A bannock of bread and a sheetful of crumbs.
    (The moon and the stars)
    (3) Why does a clock look shy?
    (Because it always keeps its hand on its face)
    (4) What has eyes that cannot see?
    (A potato)
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Armour
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Loch na gCionn, Co. Dhún na nGall