7. What rules does Aristotle lay down in the Rhetoric for the choice of μεταφοραί ? Add the substance of the advice as to their use given by Longinus. 8. Discuss τὸ δὲ σχῆμα τῆς λέξεως δεῖ μήτε ἔμμετρον εἶναι μήτε ἄρρυθμον. θ. γεννᾶται γάρ, φησί, τὰ μεγαλοφυῆ καὶ οὐ διδακτὰ TаρаyivεTαι. What does Longiuus reply? 10. By what means is μeyaλoppoσúvn best cultivated? 11. Give the substance of Longinus' criticism of (i) the Iliad as compared with the Odyssey, (ii) Sappho's ode. 12. Comment on (i) mediocribus esse poetis Non homines, non di, non concessere columnae; (ii) Nec gemino bellum Troianum orditur ab ovo. GENERAL PAPER. The Board of Examiners. 1. What light is thrown on the Homeric problem by an examination of the language of the poems? 2. Trace the origin and history of the Chorus in Greek Tragedy. Shew by the analysis of particular plays the different methods in which the Chorus was handled by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. 3. Who were the members of the the members of the "Scipionic Circle"? What common characteristics had they, and what was their influence on the development of literature and of philosophy? 4. Sketch the history of Epic poetry at Rome, giving a short critical notice of the more important works. What advantages did Vergil gain by his choice of subject? 5. "Nec opponere Thucydidi Sallustium verear, nec indignetur sibi Herodotus aequari Titum Livium." Comment on this judgment of Quintilian's. 6. What additions to our knowledge of Ancient Literature have been made by recent discoveries? What is their importance? 7. What were the distinctive features of the Roman religion? Shew, as far as possible by quotation and reference, what was the religious attitude of the educated classes in the first century, B.C. 8. Describe, giving technical terms, the methods of making and repealing laws (a) at Athens in the time of Demosthenes, (b) at Rome in the time of Cicero. 9. "Graeci amant omnia dubitantius loqui." Explain and illustrate. 10. What changes are required to convert the following into Attic Greek : τὸν δ' ημείβετ' ἔπειτα θεά γλαυκῶπις ̓Αθήνη τὸ μὲν ἐπ' ἐκείνοις εἶναι—εἰ δέ κε μὴ δώωσιν ἐγὼ δέ κεν αὐτὸς ἕλωμαι—τοὶ δὲ πέτοντο κονίοντες πεδίοιο —τίν ̓ ἀεὶ τάκεις οἰμωγὰν ̓Αγαμέμνονα ;—δυσαλγητος γὰρ ἂν εἴην τοιάνδε μὴ οὐ κατοικτίρων ἕδραν -ibo visam si domist-permagni nostra interest -naves quas sui quisque commodi fecerat-mihi hac nocte agitandumst vigilias-bellica arte superasset superiores reges nisi degeneratum in aliis huic quoque laudi offecisset. SCHOOL OF HISTORY, INCLUDING CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL HISTORY AND POLITICAL ECONOMY. 1. Freeman holds that the course of all history has been determined by a certain geological phenomenon occurring in Latium. Discuss this. 2. How did the establishment of the Republic affect the position of the inferior population of Rome? 3. Dr. Mommsen observes that in the field of religion Hellas had an unspeakable advantage over Latium. In what respects? 4. Shew how in the case of Greece and Rome the study of language assists the true representation of primitive times. 5. (a) Explain clearly and illustrate what is meant by the Joint Undivided Family. (b) In Slavonia at the present day certain social usages closely resemble those of early Rome. Mention some of them. 6. Shew that "the age of Polybius is rich in political instruction of every kind." 7. Consider to what extent the establishment of the Empire was a re-establishment of the primitive regal office. 8. Shew briefly the effects of each of the three Punic Wars on the extension of the Roman Empire. How far did the struggle with Carthage spring from mercantile causes? 9. Sketch the military career of Marius, and point out his influence on the subsequent evolution of Roman politics. 10. Trace briefly but clearly the history of the law of Majestas. 11. What changes in the Roman Constitution were introduced by Tiberius? 12. Examine the causes which led to the revival of the Empire under Otto the Great. с ANCIENT HISTORY. SECOND PAPER. Professor Elkington. 1. Trace from ancient to modern times the evolution of "the unit of society." 2. Point out the relation, if any, between the régime of the Family and the régime of the State. 3. Contrast the physical conditions of the Italian peninsula with those of the Grecian, and shew how they severally influenced the character of their populations. 4. Dr. Mommsen compares the formation of Hellenic settlements in Italy with that of European settlements in America. In what respects? 5. Describe the political changes at Athens ascribed to Cleisthenes, and shew particularly in what respects, if in any, his constitution marks an advance on that of Solon. 6. Compare the ancient Greek view as to colonies, and the relation which should exist between them and the mother country, with the views held on the same question (a) in the eighteenth century, (b) at the present time. 7. Contrast the position of Athens and Sparta at the time of the transference of the treasury from Delos to Athens. |