Lecture vs Lab

Student:     Professor, there is something wrong with this lens.  I cannot find the image.

Instructor:     Is it a converging or diverging lens?

Student:     Diverging.

Instructor:     So, should you see the image formed on the screen?

Student:     I dunno...

Instructor:     Well, it was shown in my presentation 5 minutes ago.

Student:     I saw it, but I didn't think it was for real!