Thanks for the advice. I do not resent tests by themselves. For e.g. I'm fine if you are continuously tested throughout the year. However, I have an issue with a test that is 40% of your grade, and is just 3 hours. It could render your quarters work useless if you messed up.
i probably would have regardless because i've been conditioned that way all my life, but i wish it wasn't the case. i'd have had a hard time dealing with getting a C, but looking back i wish i spent less time doing busy work for dumb classes and more time doing other things like chasing girls and having fun
the fact is i could have worked my ass off for an A in french class, or writing, or whatever, and years later i wouldn't remember the material regardless because i didn't care about it at all. in the classes i did enjoy and did want to do well in, the material stuck with me (partly because it's my job)