The French quiz

I had a quiz on a certain language in class

I knew couldn't fail I knew I had to pass

The next day waiting for the bus to arrive

I never catch it even though I strive

I sat on the nearest bench

A man sat next to me who spoke French

He said these words to me I couldn't understand

Unable to answer I felt like I was buried beneath the sand

This proved I didn't know French

This was bad my fists began to clench