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Late for the Exam
It was the final examination for an introductory
English course at the local university. Like many such freshman
courses, it was designed to weed out new students, having over
700 students in the class!
The examination was two hours long, and
exam booklets were provided. The professor was very strict and
told the class that any exam that was not on his desk in exactly
two hours would not be accepted and the student would fail.
1/2 hour into the exam, a student came rushing in and asked
the professor for an exam booklet.
"You're not going to have time to finish
this," the professor stated sarcastically as he handed
the student a booklet.
"Yes I will," replied the student.
He then took a seat and began writing. After two hours, the
professor called for the exams, and the students filed up and
handed them in. All except the late student, who continued writing.
1/2 hour later, the last student came up to the professor who
was sitting at his desk preparing for his next class. He attempted
to put his exam on the stack of exam booklets already there.
"No you don't, I'm not going to accept
that. It's late."
The student looked incredulous and angry.
"Do you know WHO I am?"
"No, as a matter of fact I don't,"
replied the professor with an air of sarcasm in his voice
. "DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?" the
student asked again.
"No, and I don't care." replied
the professor with an air of superiority.
"Good," replied the student, who quickly
lifted the stack of completed exams, stuffed his in the middle,
and walked out of the room.
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