GILES: 'And on that tragic day, an era came to its inevitable end.' That's all there is. Are you ready?

BUFFY: Hit me.

GILES: Which of the following best expresses the theme of the passage? A) Violence breeds violence, B) All things must end, C)...

BUFFY: 'B'. I'm going with 'B'. We haven't had 'B' in forever.

GILES: (exasperated) This is the SATs, Buffy, not connect-the-dots. Please pay attention. A low score could seriously harm your chances of getting into college.

BUFFY: Gee, thanks. That takes the pressure right off.

GILES: This isn't meant to be easy, you know. It's a rite of passage.

BUFFY: Well, is it too late to join a tribe where they just pierce something or cut something off?

• Academics

written by: Jane Espenson; Transcribed by: AleXander Thompson. Full transcript at:
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