Is Hell Endothermic or Exothermic?
Old collegiate legend involves a student's coming up with a clever proof about the physical properties of Hell.
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The Tale of the Lost Exam Page
This story tells of a student who hatched a plan to finish his exam outside of class, only later to pretend the page had been dropped in the classroom.
The Tale of the Lost Blue Book
This is the story of a student who was unable to answer an exam question, so he hatched a scheme to still receive a good grade.
Erasers Thrown at Clock
Students throw erasers at class clock to advance it, then prof does the same during their final exam.
SAT Points for Name Spelling
Are students who take the SAT awarded 200 points for spelling their names correctly?
Trick Answer
Unprepared student tackles essay question by answering completely different question instead.
The Barometer Problem
Students devise clever ways to measure height of building using a barometer.
Top Grade for Literal Instructions
Student receives top grade for following exam instructions literally.
Short Essay
Student aces essay exam by combining required elements into one short paragraph.
Chemistry Exam Answers
Student makes humorous guesses at answers on chemistry exam.
Writing Exam While High
A student under the influence produces a bizarre examination paper.
Reversed Music Composition
Music student hands in reversed version of someone else's composition.
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