Responsions

This, the initial, stage of University existence was terminated by an examination, then and still called Responsions, which might not be taken in less than a year, after which the student became known as a "questionist."

The Customs of Old England

"Responsions" is explained by the formula of the testamur: _Quæstionibus magistrorum scholarum in Parviso respondit_.

The Customs of Old England

"Responsions," and no candidate was admitted to determine until he had satisfied a Regent Master in the Schools, in public, "de Questione respondens."

Life in the Medieval University Robert S. Rait

This latter portion consisted of an annual and invariable impost called "Responsions".

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913

"Responsions", and a second one, more severe, known as Examen

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

At these 'Responsions' which took place in the December before the Lent in which the candidate was to determine, he had to dispute in Grammar and

On The Art of Reading Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 1903

In 1275, if not earlier, a preliminary test (or 'Responsions') was instituted to ascertain the fitness of those who wanted to take part in the public performance.

On The Art of Reading Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 1903

"Responsions," or the preliminary examinations at Oxford, are said to be held _in parviso_; that is, in the porch, as it were, or antechamber before the schools, which are the scene of the greater examinations for the degree.

Notes and Queries, Number 191, June 25, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. Various 1852

At Easter I was handsomely ploughed in Responsions, having been unable as usbal to get my sums right.

Surprised by Joy Lewis, C. S. 1955

That I never passed Responsions is certain, but I cannot remember whether I again sat for it and was again ploughed.

Surprised by Joy Lewis, C. S. 1955