It was the last day of final examinations in a large university.
On the steps of one building, a group of engineering seniors huddled, discussing the exam due to begin in a few minutes.
On their faces was confidence. This was their last exam before they went on to commencement and jobs.
Some talked of jobs they already had; others of jobs they would get.
With all this assurance of four years of college study, they felt ready and able to conquer the world.
The approaching exam, they knew, would be as easy as pie.
The professor had said they could bring any books or notes they wanted, requesting only that they did not talk to each other during the test.
Jubilantly, they walked into the classroom. The professor passed out the papers.
And their smiles broadened as the students noted there were only five essay-type questions.
Three hours passed. Then the professor began to collect the papers.
The students no longer looked confident. On their faces was a frightened expression.
No one spoke
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