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Dean is writing a test. Panel 1: wide shot of a large room full of desks. Panel 2: close up image of the test booklet. It has the words "Written response" printed on the front. Panel 3: close up image of a heart being struck by lightning bolts, symbolizing anxiety.

Jitters

ByDean Mang-Wooley August 13, 2008October 30, 2016 2008, Calgary
Post Tags: #2008#anxiety#Calgary#heart#response#school#test#written

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