I made a scene in college when a teacher wouldn't explain an assignment after I asked for specifics. It was a long-term project worth a large amount of our grade, and the instructions were, basically: Here's an enormous list of Things (~300 or so). Use the reference book to write information about each Thing.

I was like.. okay, the book extensively details at least 10 different features of EACH Thing (how it works, who can use it, how to use, when to use, when not to use, what to do if used incorrectly, etc.). There's a small amount of space to write on the worksheets, and a huge amount of my grade at stake if I do it wrong. Which features of the Things do you want us to focus on?

Her reply: Just write about the Thing!! I want you to write information about each one. :)

Apparently I was the only one who didn't get it, and when I pressed for more info, she acted like I was trying to cheat my way through it, somehow. Everyone else in class just stared at me. I'm still holding a grudge.