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“Failed.”
Rosa’s heart dropped into her stomach. Failed?
How could she fail Social Studies? She remembered clearly how well she had done on the paper, the confidence she felt as she answered each question. This couldn’t be right.
Rosa stared at Mr. Kang, dumbfounded. Was there any mistake? Her mind raced, but she couldn’t find an explanation. Her exam had gone perfectly.
Mr. Kang didn’t elaborate. He just moved on, calling out names with a detached tone. Rosa slowly sat back in her seat, still in a daze, lost and confused.
“You told me your exam went well. How come you failed?” Aria asked in a whisper.
Rosa’s lips curved down into a pout and she mumbled, “I don’t know.” her voice unconvinced.
“I think there’s some mistake. These teachers!” Aria huffed.
The class soon en
