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8. Messrs. George Kent, Limited, again placed one of their windows at the
disposal of the Committee for the exhibition of health pictures by means of an
attractascope.
The following is a copy of the questions submitted to the children in the schools:—
Section A.
(All four questions to be answered).
(Put the number of each question before the answer).
1. Why must homes be kept clean? Mention the most important things to be done to
keep the home and yard or garden clean.
2. Where and in what ways is it best to spend your free time out of school? Give
reasons for your answer.
3. Describe your favourite game, say why you like it, and what good it does your mind
and body.
4. At what time ought school children to go to bed when they are 6 years old, 10 years
old, 13 years old?
In the morning, before going to school, you should get up in good time. Give the reasons why.
Section B.
(Any two of the following questions to be answered).
(Put the number of each question answered before the answer.)
5. Say what you know about the way in which the Public Health is looked after in
Holborn. Mention what is done to lessen the spread of measles and diphtheria.
6. Explain the value of fresh air and exercise, and state how we can get these when
living in a crowded city.
7. Why is it wrong to cat between meals? Why should we eat plenty of raw fruits,
salad and green vegetables? When should fruit and sweets be eaten?
8. Why is it important to have clean food? If you are sent to fetch (a) a pint of
milk, (b) a loaf of bread, how should you carry them through the streets, and how should they
be taken care of at home?
9. Why is alcohol harmful to children? What are the best things for them to drink?
10. Give the reasons why rooms must be ventilated. What is the best way to do it?
11. Why is it important to breathe through the nose? Mention the causes of mouth
breathing, and state how you can prevent it.