What could a classic British TV series like Upstairs Downstairs and Dungeons & Dragons have in common?

Questions 1-4: Misery. Answer the following story problems using any method you like – provided it’s the method that I want you to use. Each problem is worth enough points to convince you that answering any incorrectly will earn you a grade that sabotages all of your future hopes. Calculators are not permitted.

Everyone knows that you can’t blame wolves for other people’s behavior. But people who were raised by wolves can be blamed for all sorts of things. Poor hygiene. Bad habits. Unhealthy diet. The wanton destruction of throw pillows. This is just how the world works.

Dear Auntie,

First of all, happy 80th birthday! I hope your social security check arrived. Guess what? Tim and I are having our wedding on August 20. And guess where we’re taking our vows? Koya-san, Japan! It’s the happiest place on Earth. It’s gonna be so cool.

I drew this after going to Costco and realizing that a rotisserie chicken and a bag of tortilla chips cost the same amount of money. To me, that’s mind boggling. Maybe I’m in the minority here, but I think an animal is worth a lot more that a pile of corn. Weird.