Boy Returns from School with Unexpected Story

A boy returned home from school upset about his geography test results. He received a zero for being unable to locate Portugal on the map.

Discussions at Home

The boy's mother was surprised by her son's grade and questioned him about it. She decided to help him find Portugal using various maps at home.

Search for Portugal

They checked state, regional, and city maps but could not find Portugal. The search led to some confusion and frustration.

Conclusion

The mother expressed disbelief over the situation, noting that their maid from Portugal travels here daily by bicycle. She concluded that the teacher might be at fault for not explaining the location clearly.