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4. After a spell of crying, why does the nose need attention? 



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j 5. Why may a cold in the head cause our food to lose its flavor? 



6. Why has sand no taste? 



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7. How does holding the nose keep one from tasting nauseous medi- 

 ines? 



8. Wipe the tongue dry and put some sugar on it. Can you taste it? 

 Why? 



9. Of what special advantage is there in the nose being above the 

 mouth? 



10. Why may the smell of a good dinner make a hungry man's mouth 

 water? 



11. Why can you hear the ticking of a watch more distinctly when you 

 close your teeth upon it? 



12. Why may a cold cause one to hear less distinctly? 



13. Can the special senses be educated? 



14. Why do near sighted people without glasses bring their work so 

 close to their eyes? 



15. Why do people listening to a faint sound, open their mouths? 



16. Why do people put the open hand behind their ear when trying to 

 catch faint sounds? 



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