Posted on 09/14/2005 3:46:01 PM PDT by Samwise
Based on the following observations, identify the object whose properties are being described. This object is about 15 centimeters in length and its diameter is 1.5 centimeters. It has a cylindrical shape. The object has many shades of purple that combine to form a swirling pattern like a piece of marble. It smells like wood and sweaty hands. It has a smooth texture. When it is tapped on a desk, it makes a noise like a drum. What is it?
And barely got through them, at that. Shee-eesh.
And that was 37 yrs ago.
It would be impossible to make a case that that ridiculous and wasteful and corrupt institution has improved since that time.
N.B. The school(s) I attended were in a school system ''highly rated'' by the state (as if 20th century American public schools were in ANY way ''systematic'', except in their relative incompetence and incidental tyranny).
Reached my own conclusion about this lot, long ago and as a participant, and of which view you may be absolutely certain.
Absolutely. The kicker is that the teacher told her she could do better than that. She needs to think "outside the box." She needs to? I think he needs to think and quit relying on the teacher's answer sheet. The answer is pencil because my answer sheet said it is. LOL. Those who can do. Those who can't teach and get summers off.
Thanks, wow, a purple, marbled pencil. Now I want one for myself.
I'm right! The teacher is wrong! It's a big, fat purple marker.
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