Rudy was understandably furious about having to attend summer school on account of the school’s error in teaching. He’s gone to summer school before, so going back when it wasn’t even his fault was particularly galling.
For Fiona and some of the other top predators in the school system who had never imagined being in class in July, the situation had its own sting. Having a novice like Edgar pass the test through blind luck was the final straw for many. Luckily for Edgar, no one directed their anger toward him personally.
It was yet another unintended consequence of standardized testing. I’m glad I’m in college now; it was hard enough switching from a herbivore to an insectivore diet without constantly filling in bubbles about it.
Speaking of tests, next week I test my portal receiver. I’m not expecting any actual replies from humans, but it’s fun to daydream about the possibility.
