Chapter 55: No Objections

The students in 22D proved to Tina with their actions that completing all the test papers in one class period was beneath their capabilities. They finished all the test papers in just fifteen minutes. As Tina looked at the stack of blank papers submitted to her, she felt as if a wave of dead blood was rushing to her head. She was certain, and she could affirm, that it wouldn't be these kids who would experience a bleak three months, but her! She must have been out of her mind to agree to teach at Mr. Stiller’s request! She took a deep breath to suppress the frustration swelling in her chest. She began grading the papers on the spot. The students had completed their tests quickly, and she graded them just as swiftly. After all, how long could it take to grade blank papers? The best score in the class was from Albert, a Grade 9 student, who scored 160 points. As for Grade 10 and Grade 11, it was better not to mention them at all! Just thinking about it was infuriating! His Grade 10 exam