Johnny believed he could talk his way out of almost any situation, but his confidence was about to be tested. When his history teacher noticed identical answers on two exams, Johnny was accused of cheating. He demanded proof, certain that his explanations would clear his name. However, Mr. Johnson had one final question that would expose the truth.

After the history test, Mr. Johnson called Johnny to his desk. He explained that Mary, the student sitting next to him, had answered George Washington when asked who the first president was. Johnny had written the same answer. Unfazed, he argued that it was common knowledge and hardly evidence of cheating.

The teacher then brought up another matching response. Both Johnny and Mary had identified Abraham Lincoln as the president who freed the slaves. Johnny quickly defended himself, claiming he had studied his history book the previous evening. He remained convinced that his teacher had no solid reason to accuse him.

Finally, Mr. Johnson presented the question about who was president during the Louisiana Purchase. Mary had written, “I don’t know.” Johnny’s answer was identical in meaning, but with a twist: “Me neither.” That clever little response completely ruined his defense, leaving the teacher with undeniable evidence and Johnny with nowhere left to hide.