In this chapter, Shmoop explains the concept of "fundamental knowledge" and the importance of memorizing it. He also explains that the high school entrance exam should be the first thing students should focus on. He asks for a workbook and tells the reader to tell him which ones he does not understand. He then explains that he will explain the question to the reader once and then explain it to him. He says that if the reader does not look at him, how would he know that he is looking at him? He then asks the reader if he has a girlfriend, and if he does, then what type of person does he like. He notes that the lights are out and that the lesson has ended. He gives the reader a copy of the textbook and tells him to read it if he needs to. He tells the students that they should go ahead and study so that they can go without him.