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+test
+===
+
+Root directory for `trivial` package test cases.
+
+Each folder here contains 2 important files:
+- `pass.rkt` : driver for tests exercising intended behavior
+- `fail.rkt` : driver for tests that should raise type errors
+
+Run either of these to see a few pass/fail tests.
+The scripts `all-X.rkt` in this folder run passing/failing tests.