Obviously, on Wednesday evening there would be only two days left: Thursday and Friday. But if Friday can be ruled out as the possible examination day, Thursday can be ruled out for the same reason. For, they argue, if no examination has been held by Thursday evening, then it cannot be held unexpectedly on Friday, since Friday would be the only day left. The students - who seem to be an unusually sophisticated bunch - point out to him that unless he violates the terms of his own announcement and does not intend to give an unexpected examination some time next week, there can be no such examination. A headmaster announces that to his pupils that there will be an unexpected examination during the next week, i.e., on any day from Monday through to Friday.
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