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- Jamie, how was the exam?

- Not too great, I’m afraid. More than one answer was marked wrong. In fact, it seemed like one in three answers was wrong. In the end I only got 66% right, and that’s not even a passing grade.

- I would say, “better luck next time,” but that’s one of those phrases that seems just too trite and unhelpful in such situations. Can you take the exam again? Is there a way to increase your score?

- I know of one. I will just have to talk to the professor. But one can never know what to expect with him. Sometimes he is lenient and fair; sometimes he is brutally strict. He might let me retake the exam, but maybe he won’t.

- How did your classmates do on the test?

- I think that one or two of them aced it. Most got Bs or Cs. The ones who failed it were the ones who never come to class, so that wasn’t surprising. But I think my score was on the low side of the spectrum.

- You seem really stressed out right now. We should go out and take your mind off of this. One shouldn’t worry too much about things that are out of one’s control. You know the restaurant Bertucci’s, the one with the really great bread? Why don’t we go there now and have dinner?

- Great idea. Thanks for helping me take my mind off this horrible exam. I really owe you one.

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