Calendar: 1853-1854 Page 328

324 GENERAL LITERATURE AND SCIENCE By what secondary powers was the cause of Edward espoused and for what reasons short account of the actions at Sluys and at Crecy what were their results Contrast the latter with the Battle at Poictiers What were the chief causes of the success of the English What were their effects on the French and English nation respectively How did these effects display themselves 10 Give brief sketch of the two great writers of this period and show how far their writings are indicative of the times and of the various influences at work during this reign 11 In what aspects ought the reign of Edward III to be considered as it often is popularly as the highest and central point of the Middle Ages in England 12 What were the causes of the rapid decline of so much that was glorious and energetic 13 What were the permanent advantages which this kingdom derived from the foreign wars and connexions of its king 14 Illustrate these by reference to the Prologue to Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims 15 How did the evils repressed by the glances and activity of Edward III break out in the subsequent reign and show themselves even in the conclusion of this IV -Craniate into Latin rlcgiacS Karkwell farewell delusive dream The joy of youth the poet's theme Enchanting scenes of mirth and glee When all was gay and all was free When infant love's first sparks were fann'd Cemented friendship's strictest band And both together bore along In union sweet the power of song Enchanting scenes that fancy loves That friendship's sacred voice approves