Many a high school test (5)

I believe the answer is:

essay

(Other definitions for essay that I've seen before include "Composition, paper, article" , "Endeavour" , "Attempt; written piece" , "Thesis" , "Written composition" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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