Don't Neglect Calculus

Some unfortunate peer of my mine is currently slothing through a brutal, never ending, and exceptionally difficult calculus packet with 133 problems. This particular student most likely has procrastinated thinking that the packet was not as difficult as it seemed, but were rewarded with a rather nasty 4 hours of work ahead of them. Unfortunately, this person will probably end up copying this long packet from some fellow student and manage to get off without much consequence. I understand that it is necessary for students to retain knowledge of their math skills while on break from class, but the difficulty and length of the packet causes stress and worrying for students that is not at all necessary. And for people of my age that are stuck in the car traveling around visiting colleges, they do not have a proper way to do the packet. It is rather difficult to write and do arithmetic required while traveling on the interstate as there is no solid surface on which to write on. I know a proper way to asses the student's retention of the material; quiz the student after the break. Instead of taking up students' precious time from school where they finally get a break, simply review the material when school begins. Similar to summer reading, spring break homework takes away from the little time where students do have a break. And with busy schedules and traveling, it makes the work even more difficult to complete than it normally would be.