English Original
Jack was a first-year history student who failed his exams and faced expulsion. His father pleaded with the professor for another chance.
"He's a good boy," said Jack's father. "If you let him pass this time, I'm sure he'll improve greatly next year and pass his exams with flying colors."
"Impossible," the professor replied curtly. "Last month, I asked him when Napoleon died, and he didn't know!"
"Please, sir, give him another chance," Jack's father implored. "You see, we don't subscribe to any newspapers at home, so none of us even knew Napoleon was ill."
中文翻译
杰克是一名历史系大一学生，他考试不及格，面临被开除。他的父亲向教授恳求再给一次机会。
“他是个好孩子，”杰克的父亲说。“如果您这次让他通过，我相信他明年会大有进步，并以优异的成绩通过考试。”
“不可能，”教授简短地回答道。“上个月，我问他拿破仑什么时候去世的，他居然不知道！”
“先生，请再给他一次机会吧，”杰克的父亲恳求道。“您看，我们家没有订阅任何报纸，所以我们甚至没人知道拿破仑病了。”