> ...but it would surprise if you have to take the lock
> just to inspect the condition (per the "threadMustExit" method).

That part is correct, as it's the entire point behind conditions, atomically
check a condition and release the lock at the same time (and subsequently
relock)--in order to avoid race conditions between thread a releasing lock
and checking, and thread b setting...
 
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