Kookaburra

Kokkaburra Davey has a test tomorrow on the continent of Australia. Davey and Jimmy decide to study together, but Davey isn’t excited about the subject matter. Jimmy, however, is very studious. Jimmy reminds Davey that this test is very important and they will really need to study to get a good grade. While Davey and Jimmy begin to study, Davey is bored. Davey keeps talking about other subjects that aren’t pertinent to the test tomorrow. Davey asked Jimmy, “Have you heard of the Kookaburra?” Goliath starts asking Davey about the Kookaburra and Davey told Goliath that the Kookaburra is an Australia laughing bird. The Kookaburra bird will not be able to help Davey with his big test tomorrow about Australia! Davey tells his family that he has a big test on Australia. Davey even begins to ask his family questions about Australia and proceeds to explain various facts about the country. His family is very impressed with Davey’s knowledge. However, Davey, once again, just doesn’t realize that he must be diligent about his studies. Dad tells Davey that he needs to get good grades or he will be in summer school and will miss the Hanson Family trip to the mountains. Dad and Mom tell Davey to study hard while they go out to visit the next door neighbor. While Dad and Mom are out, Davey decides to watch television instead of study. Sally reminds Davey what Mom and Dad said about his big test, but Davey “pretends” to study and finally falls asleep on the couch. Dad and Mom come home and find Davey asleep on the couch and “assume” that he fell asleep studying for his big test on Australia. WRONG! The big day for the big test arrives and Davey is frantic! Mom tells Davey to relax and that he has studied hard and will do fine on his test. Mom tells Davey to enjoy his breakfast and to relax. As Davey finishes preparing for school, he begins to pray that God will help him at school today. The test. Davey and Jimmy are sitting next to each other and Jimmy tells Davey that he has been studying and studying for this test. The Teacher asks the children the first question and tells the children to write their answer on their paper. The Teacher asked the children what is the capital of Australia? Jimmy had told Davey yesterday that the capital is Canberra, but Davey could only remember “Cranberry” which didn’t sound right, so……Davey “peeks” at Jimmy’s paper and sees the word “Canberra”. Davey writes its down. As the Teacher continues to ask a few more questions about Australia, Davey continues to cheat off of Jimmy’s paper. Guess what? Davey gets an “A” on this test about Australia. Problem. Davey’s teacher congratulations Davey on his hard work and for bringing up his grade then Mom and Dad tell Davey how proud he has made them with his test paper. Dad tells Davey that there is a young man from Australia in his office who is homesick for his country. Dad wants Davey to meet this young man tomorrow at his office. Davey tells Dad that he will come by his office if he gets a chance, however, Dad tells Davey that he will come to his office and make the young man feel more welcome here in the United States by showing him that he has studied about the young man’s country, Australia. A guilty conscience is starting to tug at Davey’s heart and he can’t sleep. Davey keeps hearing the words…cheater, cheater, cheater and he just can’t go to sleep. Finally, Davey goes to Dad and tells him that he can’t sleep and when Dad asks Davey why, and Davey admits to “cheating” on his big test. Dad explains to Davey that he must do the right thing. Davey knows that he will have to tell his Teacher. Davey decides that he will tell his Teacher the truth. Once Davey confesses his mistake his heart and spirit revives. Are you a cheater?