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
