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I am struck with the almost nugatory character of the five days 'honour examination as applied to Senior Optimes, and I do not doubt that it is totally nugatory as applied to Junior Optimes.
Autobiography Airy, George Biddell, Sir 1896
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I have none of their papers at hand, but my impression is that the lowest candidates make about 1 in 3; and the fair candidates about 2 in 3, instead of 1 in 10 or 1 in 13 as our good Senior Optimes.
Autobiography Airy, George Biddell, Sir 1896
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The chief part of the Senior Optimes are in something of the same situation.
Autobiography Airy, George Biddell, Sir 1896
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It appears to me that, for all that depends on these days, the rank of the Optimes is mere matter of chance.
Autobiography Airy, George Biddell, Sir 1896
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