Quiet Fridays—
was that teachers often used them for surprise quizzes.
By first period, a rumor had already spread through the halls of Westwood High.
“There’s going to be a pop quiz.”
Jason looked genuinely alarmed.
“I object.”
Ryan adjusted his notebook.
“To the quiz?”
“To the surprise.”
Emily smiled.
“That’s kind of the point.”
“I still object.”
When Mrs. Harper entered the classroom carrying a small stack of papers, the room immediately fell silent.
She looked around with an amused expression.
“I promise this won’t take long.”
Jason whispered to Ryan,
“That’s exactly what someone giving a quiz would say.”
Ryan nodded.
“Because she’s giving a quiz.”
Papers were passed down each row.
Lily glanced at the questions and let out a quiet breath.
“These aren’t too bad.”
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