Chapter 557 The Midwife's School Exam
A few days ago, Li San Niang sent a letter to the women at the midwifery school, setting today as the date for class.
However, it wasn't exactly a class; as mentioned last time, this was an exam day, a day to test the learning outcomes of all the girls over the past six months.
As usual, Song Fuling arrived at the Women's Assistance Association early. She first went to the Li Family Medical Hall next door to find Li San Niang, and after getting the homework that Li San Niang had corrected last time, she returned to the school.
Today, probably because of the exams, the girls in the school arrived earlier than usual.
After Song Fuling handed out the corrected assignments, Li San Niang and her mother soon arrived at the school together.
The young women noticed the stack of paper scrolls in Li San Niang's hand. Jin Zhenbao sat down and looked at the scrolls, wondering, "These must be the exam papers that Mr. Li mentioned last time."
I don't know if the questions above are difficult or easy.
If I get a low score, it would be a real shame to have spent the last six months diligently doing my coursework.
The exam paper for Li San Niang had been prepared long ago, and more than a month ago, she asked her second brother Li to have it printed at Chang Siyuan's printing shop.
Li San Niang was quite cunning; she even divided the exam into A and B versions.
In fact, if you include Qin Niangzi, Qiu Xiang, Li Dasao, and Li Ersao, who do not intend to become midwives in the future, there are only nineteen people in the midwifery school.
(Li's mother, Li's eldest sister-in-law, Li's second sister-in-law, Qin Niangzi, Qiu Xiang, Wu Qiaolan, Bao Ya, Sun the midwife, Sun Chunlan, Jin Zhenbao, Yu Xuelian, Song Fuling, Linglan, Yao Qingqing, Cheng Wanwan, Wang Yulian, Li Daya, Gao Qianniang, Xiao Manniang)
But Li San Niang was thinking that this theoretical exam could be used not only this time, but also in the future, if she were to run a second term of midwifery school.
Or, for a second exam, you could simply exchange papers and take the exam again.
Besides, wouldn't it still be her own business to set this exam paper?
Therefore, Li San Niang went to great lengths to produce volumes A and B, and even had Li Er Xiong print one hundred copies of each, which was more than enough.
Standing on the platform, Li San Niang looked at the expressions on the faces of the women sitting below—some nervous, some excited, and some eager to compete—and felt very happy.
"Look, these are all future midwives, guardians who will ensure the safety of pregnant women and new mothers!"
Haha, I'm the one who taught them!
After praising herself in her heart, Li San Niang clapped her hands lightly and looked at the group of women, saying, "Let's not waste any more time and get straight to today's main topic: the exam!"
Li San Niang picked up the exam papers beside her and waved them at the group of women. "Before the exam, let's draw numbers and arrange our seats so I can distribute the exam papers to you all."
Then, Li San Niang poured the numbered paper rolls she had prepared in advance into a wooden pen holder, shook it casually a couple of times, and then had people come forward one by one to draw a number.
After drawing their exam numbers, the young women arranged the tables and chairs in the midwifery school according to Li San Niang's instructions, and then took their seats according to their drawn numbers.
Li San Niang personally distributed the exam papers, ensuring that the exam papers of the two adjacent people were different.
“I have prepared two different exam papers. Your exam papers are different from those of the people to your left and right.”
This is to prevent cheating.
Of course, I believe you are not such petty people, but I am just doing this in case.
Okay, the left side of this exam paper is where you need to fill in the first section. Don't forget to write your seat number and name.
From this moment on, two hours later, regardless of whether the answers have been completed, all writing must cease and the papers collected.
After saying that, Li San Niang struck the small copper gong she had borrowed from Xiao Si Lang with great ceremony.
Then she stood on the platform and surveyed the women below as they answered the questions. Since there were no restrictions on the type of pen, they could use whichever pen they felt comfortable with.
Therefore, Li San Niang saw Qin Niangzi, Jin Zhenbao, Sun Chunlan, and Yao Qingqing, who had been learning to write since childhood, using brushes to answer, as well as Sun Wenpo, Wu Qiaolan, and Bao Ya, who had been learning to write for less than a year, using charcoal pencils to answer.
How so?
Whether it's a black cat or a white cat, as long as it catches mice, it's a good cat.
Therefore, whether you answer with a brush or a charcoal pencil, as long as you can write it correctly and get points, it is a good pen!
This exam paper naturally follows the format of modern exams, including multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, true/false questions, and short-answer questions.
About half an hour into the exam, Li San Niang struck a small gong to announce the time, and then said, "If anyone wants to change clothes, just raise your hand."
By observing the movements of the people's hands and the expressions on their faces, Li San Niang could roughly guess their individual skill levels.
For example, judging from Li's mother's confident demeanor, the questions on the exam paper were not difficult for her. Other students like Li's mother, such as Jin Zhenbao, Sun Chunlan, and Yao Qingqing, were also quite good at their studies.
But Li San Niang could also clearly see that some people's brows were furrowed so deeply that they were almost reaching their hairline. They must not have studied very well in the past, and because this exam was linked to their future, they were so nervous that they couldn't think straight.
Li Daya, who usually doesn't do well in her studies, isn't very active in answering questions in class, and always keeps her head down, is a prime example.
However, Li San Niang could understand to some extent. After all, Li Daya, Gao Qian Niang, and Xiao Man Niang all came from ordinary families, while Li Daya was a villager from outside the city. In the past, during her school days, she could tell the difference between the girls by their clothes.
Not to mention that the homework that everyone used to hand in was written on very different paper.
The expensive, good paper costs two or three coins even for ordinary paper, while the cheapest straw paper costs five or six coins per sheet.
Li San Niang didn't think these were problems. After all, at this time, whether a woman came from a noble family or a poor family, she would have to give birth and needed a midwife.
In this way, midwives can be used by people from different social classes, wouldn't that be perfect?
"But in the meantime, their abilities still need to be developed. After this exam, I will take the opportunity to help them fill in the gaps in their knowledge and provide targeted explanations so that they can better master the knowledge."
Prepare for practice!
The exam continued until noon, when Li San Niang struck the small gong again.
Alright, time's up!
Gentlemen, please put down your pens.
The women had different expressions; some breathed a sigh of relief, some were sweating profusely, and some remained expressionless.
"Just leave the exam papers on the table, and then you can take your belongings and leave."
Once the ink on this scroll has dried, I will put it away carefully.
Because of the exam today, you only have half a day to spare. There are no classes in the afternoon, so you can go on your own.
I will notify you of the next time we will review the exam papers.
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