Final exam: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Final exam is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Merwin, Sam, Jr. (1910–1996).
Catalogue synopsis
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Final exam by Jr. Sam Merwin is a science fiction short story written in the mid-20th century. It likely centers on first contact through UFO sightings as a catalyst for a moral and political test of humanity’s readiness to join a wider galactic community. A national leader at a secret Midwestern retreat refuses to hide when a formation of mysterious lights—solid craft on radar—sweep in overhead. After witnessing one up close, he seeks counsel from his trusted friend Harlan, a serene astrophysicist who reveals he is part of a quiet, long-term alien mission: embedded advisors placed among Earth’s power centers to help humanity survive its volatile early atomic era. The arriving “flying saucers” are not invaders but transports to retrieve these mentors, leaving humans to face their “final exam” unaided. Returning home, the leader discovers his beloved wife has also departed—she, too, was one of them. Shaken but resolute, he watches a ship lift off and then resolves to unite his counterparts worldwide to guide their people through the looming trial, trusting that love and shared purpose will be enough to prevent catastrophe and earn a place among the stars.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Final exam
- Author credits: Merwin, Sam, Jr. (1910–1996)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Science fiction
- Short stories
- Unidentified flying objects -- Fiction
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