"Alright, class! I'll be giving out your test papers now. Please remember to get your parents to sign them!" My teacher, Mr Tan, announced in a stentorian voice. Upon hearing Mr Tan's words, my heart nearly stopped. That was the paper I was certain I would do very badly for. There was no doubt in my mind that I had failed. Sure enough, when I got my paper, I saw a big red 'F’ written at the top right corner. My eyes widened. Were my parents going to cane me? What would they do? What would...