356 QUESTIONS. 



confinement by a leather strap. Is the Elephant sensible to the influ 

 ence of honor ? of praise ? By what sort of treatment is he most 

 easily tamed ? Repeat the substance of the quotation from Edward 

 Terry. Who is the Grand Mogul ? 



What animal comes next to the Elephant, in respect to docility ? Is 

 the natural character of the Dog similar to that of the Elephant ? What 

 is said of his power of accommodation, in respect to his deportment ? 

 Repeat what is said of the Shepherd's Dog. How many Shepherds' 

 Dogs are a match for a Bear ? for a Lion ? 



(P. 261 .) What is a mendicant ? What is said of the Dog belonging 

 to the Roman mendicant ? What other instances of the capability of 

 Dogs by instruction ? Describe the case of the Edinburgh grocer's Dog. 



What animal is mentioned next to the Dog ? Describe the condition 

 and habits of the Horse, when in his natural state. Are they peaceful 

 or warlike in their tempers ? How, then, are their force and ardor 

 manifested, in a state of nature? 



(P. 263.) What mention is made of Wild Horses by the ancients ? 

 Repeat what is said of the Horses of St. Domingo. Where is St. Do- 

 mingo ? How are they rendered tractable, when taken ? Is or is not 

 the attachment of the Horse to Man very strong ? Repeat the substance 

 of the remarks made by the author, in respect to the qualities and value 

 of the Horse. What were the statements made by Ray, in respect to 

 a Horse ? 



What are the characteristics of animals of the Ox kind, in a domestic 

 state ? Is this their natural character ? How do the Hottentots use 

 their Oxen. Mention particulars respecting the habits and powers of 

 the Oxen used by the Hottentots. 



(P. 265.) Have any Quadrupeds ever been taught to pronounce artic- 

 ulate sounds ? What animals alone are able to do this ? What Bird is 

 most celebrated for this power? Are the mental capabilities of the Par- 

 rot large or small ? Describe the incident of the salt-seller and the 

 Parrot. What remark does the author make, in respect to this circum- 

 stance ? Repeat what the author states, in respect to singing Birds. 

 What instance of the docility of Linnets does he mention ? 



(P. 268.) What is the subject remarked upon by the author, at the 

 close of the chapter? What are the chief causes which produce 

 changes in the form and appearance of wild animals ? How is it in 

 respect to domestic animals ? What is the name of the animal from 

 which Sheep have derived their origin ? Describe the Mouflon. Re- 

 peat what is said of the Qx when domesticated. How is this illustrated 

 by reference to the Oxen of Scotland ? What is said of the varieties 

 of the Dog? Repeat what is said of the ear of the Dog. How is the 

 color of animals affected by domestication ? their disposition ? 



