o find some worms for her
chicks. The fox was of course quite willing. The hen was gone a long
time. When she finally returned, she found that the fox had eaten all
her chicks. Since then no............. has employed a as a nurse.

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Adv. Exam.: Form A

TEST 1, CONTINUED

11 When the bear appeared near the hut, Walter was alone. His father had
driven to the village, that morning, several miles away. Fortunately he
had left his gun hanging on the wall loaded and ready for service.
Walter was excited, but he did not hesitate. Quickly seizing the
.......................... he............. the..............

12 In a certain village a ton of coal costs just as much as a cord of
wood, but it produces twice as much heat. Therefore the poor families
in this village should be advised to burn............. rather than
..............

13 "Come on" called Joe, "let's go for a swim down by Jones' Point, where
the river is deep." "No," said Pete, "let's swim down by Duggan's.
where the water is warmer." "It isn't because the water is warm that
you want to go to............., but because you can't swim," said
..............

14 Richard and Miss Cabot quickly found their way alone to the house of
Mr. Smith on Craven Street. Miss Cabot left Richard in the carriage,
walked quickly to the door, and sending up her card by the servant,
requested to see Mr. Smith. The............. soon returned and begged
her to come in. As soon as she had done so. Miss Cabot introduced
herself to Mr.............. and begged him to come out and talk with
............., who was waiting outside in the carriage.

15 Joe made up a game which he called "Jac-alack." One person called Jack
must climb a tree and hang by his arms from a low bough. The others
stand behind him and say in unison, "Alas, alack, he fell on his back,"
and while they are saying it, one of them hits Jack with a bean bag. If
Jack can see or guess who did it, he may drop down, and the guilty
person takes his place. Otherwise he has to............. there for
another turn and sing out, "Alas, alack, another whack." It is quite a
game and Jack must have strong..............

16 It is well established that the bee, which is commonly supposed to be
so industrious, really works only two or three hours a day. The man who
works eight or ten hours a day is therefore far more