The Longest Test of My Life

Seriously... I kid you not... Five hours.

From 6pm till 11pm I was taking my Political Parties and Interest Groups Midterm. I wrote at least 12 pages, I really didn't count however.

• 25 Multiple Choice.
• 4 short answer.
• 1 Essay.

Doesn't sound that bad, does it? Wait, let me define "short answer." Lets start with a 4-5 paragraph minimum. Sounds pretty much like an "essay" to me doesn't it? No. The essay was like 8 pages. Here was my Essay Question:

Regarding party and interest group involvement in campaigns, summarize the Manship techniques of modern campaigns, compare and contrast the classic positive and negative themes found in televised campaign advertising , and examine why candidates go negative, showing the pertinent guidelines for doing so.

I wanted to cry when it was all over. I did actually. Then I went grocery shopping. I bought my first starfruit. I also got 2 minneolas. That's what I do when I feel like a test has litterally shattered my soul. I buy exotic fruit.

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