A Test for Robyn

From AIOWiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
#170: “A Test for Robyn”
12front.jpg
Paired with
[[{{{split}}}|“{{{split}}}”]]
Last aired
Original Release Date
{{{rel_date}}}
Date Recorded
{{{rec_date}}}
Recorded at
[[{{{rec_location}}}]]
Album
Album
Cassette No.
{{{cassette}}}
Intro
Intros
Click to show or hide ↓
Wraps
Wraps
Click to show or hide ↓
Theme
Genre
[[:Category:{{{genre}}} Episodes| {{{genre}}}]]
Scripture

Psalm 51:17

17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Songs Included
[[{{{song}}}]]
Inventions Used
[[{{{invention}}}]]
Featured Charity
[[{{{charity}}}]]
[[{{{short}}}]]
Spanish Name
{{{spanish_name}}}
Spanish Airdate
Error: Invalid time.
Soundtrack length
{{{soundtrack}}}
Previous title
“{{{name2}}}”
Host
Written by
Directed by
Produced by
Executive Producer
Post-Production by
Production Assistant
[[{{{production_assistant}}}]]
Engineered by
Music by
Songs by
Purchase episode
Other websites
Promo
Sample

“A Test for Robyn” is episode #170 of the Adventures in Odyssey audio series. It was written by Paul McCusker, and originally aired on November 2, 1991.

Summary

Robyn Jacobs hasn't been studying for her tests and her grades are beginning to slip. In an effort to increase her marks, she tries to find a good way to study.

Plot

Robyn Jacobs is bored with studying and wants to play a game of Chinese checkers with Melanie. But Melanie refuses because she’s studying for an English test she has at the end of the week. Mel reminds her sister that Robyn also has a test, in history, at the end of the week. Robyn says that she’ll cram for it on Thursday night.

The next day, however, Robyn discovers that there is much more to the test than she thought. She asks Whit and Eugene for help on how to study. They offer several theories and tips, which Robyn unsuccessfully tries. Finally, the night before the test, she turns to her parents in desperation. After admonishing Robyn for procrastinating, they help her cram for the test.

The next morning, Melanie tests Robyn all the way to school. Robyn discovers, to her delight, that she actually does know the material. But that afternoon when Melanie asks Robyn how she did, Robyn says she went blank. After dinner that night, Robyn is distraught. When her mother tries to comfort her, Robyn reveals the real reason for her distress, she cheated. Her mother comforts her, and the next day they both go to the principal and Robyn is forgiven, and is even given a chance to retake the test. Robyn vows from now on to always study for tests in advance.

This plot section is too short and should be expanded. »

Discussion Questions

  1. Why is it a bad idea to put off studying until the last minute?
  2. Why didn’t Whit’s study methods work for Robyn?
  3. Have you ever gone blank on a test? How did you handle it?

Cast

Heard in episode

Mentioned in episode

Character Mentioned By
Jeremy Price Robyn Jacobs


Notes

Trivia

Quotes

Eugene Meltsner: Studying, there are few things I appreciate more than an evening burning the midnight oil. Pouring over text after text in search of things I haven't learned or mastered. Alas, such evenings are very rare now.
Melanie Jacobs: Because you're almost finished with college?
Eugene Meltsner: No. Because I know almost everything there is to know.
Melanie Jacobs: <under her breath> Oh, please.

Eugene Meltsner: You'll have to pardon my momentary lack of comprehension, but what in the world are you talking about?!

Eugene Meltsner: May I inquire to the source of your depression?
Melanie Jacobs: She just lost a hundred dollars.
Robyn Jacobs: Tell the whole world, Melanie!
Eugene Meltsner: You misplaced one hundred dollars? Then I would suggest an immediate search of the area and perhaps a call to the police.
Melanie Jacobs: She didn't lose the money out of her pocket; she just didn't win it...

Teacher: Robyn!
Robyn Jacobs: Uh huh?
Teacher: Why don't you remind us of what Manifest Destiny is?
Robyn Jacobs: Uh... It was when... The boat called the Manifest Destiny was sunk by... um... England and everybody got mad.

Retrieved from "https://www.aiowiki.com/w/index.php?title=A_Test_for_Robyn&oldid=267949"