School: Naomh Muire, Droichead Átha (roll number 8052)

Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Sr. M. Bernard Mc Cabe
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  1. I ran
    I found
    I scearched
    If I find it
    I will leave it
    If I do not find it
    I will bring it
    Ans - A thorn in a foot
    Which was Adam's longest day?
    Ans. The first because there was no eve
    A Scripture character without a name.
    Who died a death never died before
    Whose body never saw corruption.
    Whose shroud is in every household store
    Ans - Lot's wife
    Why should one be surprised at receiving an answer on ringing the Convent bell.
    Ans - Because the Convent is a nun-inhabited
    (continues on next page)
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
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