My problem was I read everything! Teacher would give an assignment to read a book over a week (or two) I would read it in a night. After a bit she knew I was really reading everything. I then got the pleasure of writing the quizzes for the rest of the classes. Those were where most of my grade came from. 2nd half of the year I just popped into class long enough to tell here I was there, then go to the library.
Well, Balsa IS a hardwood! Just not the proper hardwood in this application!