Awwww, poor Vicki.  Looks like you are a professional student.

Ecclesiastes 12:12  And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of
making many books [there is] no end; and much study [is] a weariness
of the flesh.

earlier, Vicki and The Rors, wrote:
>Hi,
>
>Okay you guys, this is kind of long, so you can choose to hit the delete
>button if you want.  Smile.
>
>The subject says it all.  I think it's more like mid-term gone a-rye.  Or
>pride goeth before a fall.  Or, in other words, great big disaster.  Ouch.
>I thought I was all studied up.  I mean really studied up as I worked extra
>hard on this stuff I studied.  But when I looked at the first questions it
>was like I never saw the material ever before.  Then I remembered part of it
>being from a particular section.  That really unnerved me.  So I stopped and
>asked the Lord to settle me down.  All my years of school prior, I've used
>readers to take my tests.  The on-line works well generally, but I still
>find myself a little nervous about testing, especially when you're matching
>terms with definitions.  The cool thing, is that when you're done, it grades
>itself and you can then see the answers if you want.  I didn't look.
>Anyway, it went smoother after that until... I got to a whole section that
>didn't ring any bells.  So I then knew I missed some study material.  I
>thought there was no additional material included in the mid-term that
>wasn't already either presented in written work or on a quiz.  Boy, was I
>wrong.  I found two chapters that I had unfortunately neglected to read.  I
>didn't not study those intentionally.  Just didn't realize I had to.  My
>proff was unavailable, so I elected to read the chapters and finish the
>test.  I didn't pre-read the question so that I could look for answers in
>the reading either.  I just read straight.  Didn't even study after I read
>the additional material.  Had to figure out the difference between her book
>and mine.  I noted the question numbers so if my professor wants to throw
>them out she can.  She could also throw the whole test out or give me an F
>in the course if she thinks I cheated, or throw me out.  You're only allowed
>one attempt on the test.  I would have just left it, but it was about one
>third of the test.
>
>I've turned in lots of assignments, but am still trying to get completely
>caught up after getting behind in the beginning of the semester for
>equipment conflict and not having done an on-line before.    She's been real
>good about that.  And it all may be to no avail now anyway.  Oh help!!!  And
>I didn't stop for supper or anything.  I did quickly take two three minute
>phone calls.  But otherwise, it was nose to the grind stone.  Between my
>study time before the test, the test, and additional unexpected reading I
>have in at least 14 hours school time today.  Um!  Wonder why I can't sleep.
>Why, oh why did I take this class.  Because it's required, and until now,
>except that it has been hard work, I've enjoyed it.  Come to think of it,
>why is it I want this degree?  Well, it doesn't matter.  I want it, or...
>did want it.  It seems like I'll be forever getting it.  And a low grade
>sure won't help my average.  Was hoping that scholastic achievement might
>help me get some scholarship money.
>
>Oh well, sigh, this too shall pass.
>
>Thanks for listening.  Sorry for whining.  I know God's still in control
>but...  I could really use favor and leniency.  Do I dare ask?
>
>Vicki

John