The context of the following conversation is The essay was due in just a few days and it was time to prepare so Quinn read an article.:
Quinn says I think I've done a lot of work to prepare for this essay..
The friend responds How did you prepare for it?.
Quinn responds I just finished reading an article to get ready for it..
The friend responds You think that was enough work?.
Quinn responds I hope it is. The essay is due in a few days..
The friend responds Just don't ask me to help. I don't know how to write an essay..