It was the final examination for an introductory English course at the
local university. 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. A half 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. A half 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.
"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.