354 QUESTIONS. 



What is said of the Raven? the Woodpecker? What singular 

 artifice of the Nine-killer ? 



What is said of the arts of assault and evasion, among the Fishy 

 tribes ? of the Torpedo ? of the Salmon ? of the Herring ? What 

 important benefit does man derive from the annual migrations of 

 these Fishes? 



(P. 236.) Among the Insect tribes, what is said of the Spider ? of 

 the Ant-lion ? Describe the rencounter between a Spider and an Ant 

 lion. 



CHAPTER XL 



OP THE SOCIETY OF ANIMALS. 



(P. 238.) How extensively is the associating principle manifested in 

 the animal kingdom ? What is said of the natural state of Man ? De- 

 scribe the probable origin of savage and of civilized society. Is the 

 associating principle the result of education, or is it implanted by na- 

 ture? What are some of the early evidences that it is instinctive? 

 Name some of the advantages mankind derive from association; 

 some of the disadvantages. 



(P. 241.) Into what two kinds does the author divide the societies 

 of animals? Define the proper society. What is the most perfect 

 example ? What would be the condition of Man without association 

 or cooperation ? What is said of the Beaver ? What is the principle 

 of their union ? What other example of society among animals? Why 

 may the pairing of Birds be considered as forming proper societies ? 

 In proper societies, how do all the members cooperate ? 



(P. 243.) What is the first example cited of society among the Insect 

 tribes ? Give some account of them. What is the second example of 

 proper association ? How do they form their habitations ? Give some 

 account of the processionary Caterpillar. What account is given of 

 other species of Caterpillar ? What seems to be the bond of union 

 among the Caterpillar tribes ? 



How does the associating principle in Ants manifest itself in the con- 

 struction of their habitation ? in cherishing and protecting their off- 

 spring ? What was long a popular error in regard to the Ants ? 



(P. 249.) Define an improper society. What is said of the Ox ? 

 of Hinds and young Stags ? of Sheep ? of the Hog ? How is the 

 associating principle in animals manifested among different species ? 

 What general remarks on this subject ? 



