It
was the final examination for an introductory Biology course
at the local university. Like many such freshman courses,
it was designed to weed out new students, having over 500
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. Half of
an 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.
An 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
in a louder voice.
"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.
