The Ten-Minute Exam Nightmare

Summary

I had just sat down for the most important exam of my life. I barely finished writing my name on the paper when the intercom crackled. "Testing time has ended. Please stop writing immediately," the voice announced.

I stared at the clock in shock. It was only nine-ten in the morning. The exam had just started ten minutes ago.

I thought the intercom was broken. But a second later, the proctor pointed sternly at the wall clock.

"Young lady, it is eleven-thirty. Time is up. Put your pen down now!